Deity of Jesus

DEITY OF JESUS

John 1

Introduction: The apostle John was probably Jesus’ closest friend on the earth. Because of that friendship and the great change Jesus caused in John’s life, John’s gospel tells us more about the person of Jesus than the others. This lesson will focus on Jesus’ deity as John presents it in chapter 1.

I. Jesus’ deity

A. 1:1-5

1. Word 1:1; 1:14; I John 1:1; Revelation 19:13

2. In the beginning

3. With God - equality and intimacy, face to face with each other

4. Was God

a. Jehovah’s Witnesses translate this clause, “The Word was a god.” This is incorrect and logically is polytheism. Bible knowledge comm

b. The Word is the very essense [the properties or attributes by means of which something can be placed in its proper class or identified as being what it is] of God, yet distinct.

5. Creator

a. Colossians 1.16

b. Hebrews 1.2

6. Source of life

7. Source of light

a. vs. 9

b. John uses the concept of light 18 times in his gospel, some in

I John and Revelation

B. 1:16-18

1. Source of grace

2. Source of truth

3. Revealer of God

C. Vs. 32-34

1. Who but God could share out God’s Spirit?

2. Son of God

The title “Son of God”goes beyond the idea of obedience and messianic King to that of Jesus’essential nature. In the Fourth Gospel this title is not applied to believers. They are called “children”(tekna; John 1:12) while “Son”(hyios) is used only of Jesus. Bible knowledge commentary

Conclusion: The emphasis of the gospels is obviously Jesus. Because John is different from the other three (synoptic), we can expect him to emphasize some different things concerning Jesus. I am going to be preaching from John several times between now and November. Our focus will be on Jesus, who is our Master and God.