The Gospel According to John: 1:5-13
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5 The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it. 6 There came a man sent from God, whose name was John. 7 He came as a witness, to testify about the Light, so that all might believe through him. 8 He was not the Light, but he came to testify about the Light. 9 There was the true Light which, coming into the world, enlightens every man. 10 He was in the world, and the world was made through Him, and the world did not know Him. 11 He came to His own, and those who were His own did not receive Him. 12 But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name, 13 who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God.
Standard Intro to the Series:
The purpose of this study is threefold. First, as we go through this together we will learn more and more about Jesus. We will get to know Him better, understand Him better and our faith and trust in Him will grow.
Second, as we go through this study together we will better know and understand the life that only Jesus can give. Life forever and life to the full. We will discover how we can know for certain that we will be in heaven and we will learn how to live on earth like we are going to live in heaven.
And third, we are not only knowing and growing in these things together, as we go through this we are being equipped to share these things with others.
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Verse by Verse breakdown.
(v. 5) Some translations say “overcome” rather than “comprehend”.
(v. 6) Not the John that wrote this Gospel. Rather, it is John the Baptist.
(v. 7) God desires that all would learn about Christ and have life in His name.
(v. 8) John the Baptist was A light not THE Light. (We should be too).
(v. 9) Jesus is the only true and perfect light.
(v. 10) How tragically sad!
(v. 11) Born a Jew and was King and Savior of the Jews but rejected by the Jews.
(v. 12) Our memory verse of the week. And what an honor and privilege.
(v. 13) This verse is saying that salvation is 100% the work of God.
Two categories of people:
Those that reject Jesus.
Those that reject Jesus.
(v. 5, 10, 11)
Some reject Jesus out of ignorance.
5 The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it.
10 He was in the world, and the world was made through Him, and the world did not know Him.
Never heard the Gospel.
Heard the Gospel but didn’t understand it.
Ignorance is no excuse...
20 For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so that they are without excuse.
Some reject Jesus out of arrogance.
11 He came to His own, and those who were His own did not receive Him.
Heard and understand but postpone surrendering
The rich young ruler
Heard and understand but willfully refuse to surrender their lives.
Think the Pharisee, Sadducees and Religious leaders of Jesus’ day.
They went as far as to cover up the resurrection.
And we can reject Jesus in one of two ways
Rejecting salvation. (In context, this is what John 1 is talking about.)
Rejecting sanctification. (resisting growth in your walk with Christ)
Those that receive Jesus.
Those that receive Jesus.
What does it mean to “receive” Jesus?
1 My son, if you receive my words and treasure up my commandments with you, 2 making your ear attentive to wisdom and inclining your heart to understanding; 3 yes, if you call out for insight and raise your voice for understanding, 4 if you seek it like silver and search for it as for hidden treasures, 5 then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God. 6 For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding; 7 he stores up sound wisdom for the upright; he is a shield to those who walk in integrity, 8 guarding the paths of justice and watching over the way of his saints. 9 Then you will understand righteousness and justice and equity, every good path; 10 for wisdom will come into your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul;
To receive Jesus is to embrace Him and trust Him.
20 Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me.
(v. 12-13) (v. 6-9)
12 But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name,
Once you receive Christ Jesus, God the Father will receive you.
13 who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God.
Receiving Jesus also means that you will invite others to receive Him too!
6 There came a man sent from God, whose name was John. 7 He came as a witness, to testify about the Light, so that all might believe through him. 8 He was not the Light, but he came to testify about the Light. 9 There was the true Light which, coming into the world, enlightens every man.
The Father desires for all to be saved. That’s why He sent us Jesus. The question for you is this, are you rejecting or receiving Jesus today?
19 I call heaven and earth to witness against you today, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and curse. Therefore choose life, that you and your offspring may live,
Luke 11:23 (KJV)
The Holy Bible: King James Version Chapter 11
23 He that is not with me is against me:
God is calling to you today. He is inviting you to follow Christ. Wherever He leads He wants you to go. You have to choose. What are you going to do? There is no neutral with God. You are either receiving Jesus or rejecting Him. Which one are you going to do right now? Let’s pray.