6/4/2016Studies in John: The Prologue1 Text: John 1:1-18

 John 20: Therefore many other signs Jesus also performed in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; 31 but these have been written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing you may have life in His name. 6/4/20162

 The strength or weakness of the evidence.  The clarity with which the evidence is presented.  The mental ability of the hearer to weigh and evaluate the evidence.  The honesty of the individual.  The decree to which preconceived ideas affect the individual.  The strength or weakness of the evidence.  The clarity with which the evidence is presented.  The mental ability of the hearer to weigh and evaluate the evidence.  The honesty of the individual.  The decree to which preconceived ideas affect the individual. 6/4/20163

 Homer Hailey: “In the Prologue (John 1:1-18), John’s introduction to his Gospel, the apostle presents Jesus as God, an eternal being, and the creator of all things. Also he introduces Him as the complete revelation of God and of His grace, who came into the world to challenge darkness and death, and meet them in a battle that leaves both groveling in complete defeat. The claims of the Prologue are worthy of careful consideration since these set the stage for the entire book.” (That You May Believe, page 19) 6/4/20164

 What are Jesus’ claims?  What evidence supports Jesus’ claims?  Why did some believe in Jesus?  Why did some not believe in Jesus?  Did Jesus really raise for the dead?  How faith changes my life?  What are Jesus’ claims?  What evidence supports Jesus’ claims?  Why did some believe in Jesus?  Why did some not believe in Jesus?  Did Jesus really raise for the dead?  How faith changes my life? 6/4/20165

 Christ’s Relation to Deity: The Essence of Deity. (John 1:1-2)  In the beginning was the Word. (Col. 1:15-17; John 8:56-59; Isaiah 9:6-7; Micah 5:2)  The Word was WITH God. (John 17:21)  The Word was GOD. (Heb. 1:8; Phil. 2:6-8;  Christ’s Relation to Deity: The Essence of Deity. (John 1:1-2)  In the beginning was the Word. (Col. 1:15-17; John 8:56-59; Isaiah 9:6-7; Micah 5:2)  The Word was WITH God. (John 17:21)  The Word was GOD. (Heb. 1:8; Phil. 2:6-8; 6/4/20166

 Christ’s Relation to Deity: The Essence of Deity. (John 1:1-2)  Christ’s Relation to the Physical World: Creator (John 1:3)  Rev. 4:11; 1 Cor. 8:6;  Christ’s Relation to the Moral World: Life and Light. (John 1:4)  Christ’s Relation to Deity: The Essence of Deity. (John 1:1-2)  Christ’s Relation to the Physical World: Creator (John 1:3)  Rev. 4:11; 1 Cor. 8:6;  Christ’s Relation to the Moral World: Life and Light. (John 1:4) 6/4/20167

 Just as the Father has eternal life in Him, so does the Son. (John 5:26)  Men have to come to the Son for eternal life. (John 5:40)  The Son came that we might have life more abundantly. (John 10:10)  The Son is the way, the truth and the life. (John 14:6)  Eternal life is based on knowing the Son. (John 17:3)  Just as the Father has eternal life in Him, so does the Son. (John 5:26)  Men have to come to the Son for eternal life. (John 5:40)  The Son came that we might have life more abundantly. (John 10:10)  The Son is the way, the truth and the life. (John 14:6)  Eternal life is based on knowing the Son. (John 17:3) 6/4/20168

 Christ’s Relation to Deity: The Essence of Deity. (John 1:1-2)  Christ’s Relation to the Physical World: Creator (John 1:3)  Christ’s Relation to the Moral World: Life and Light. (John 1:4)  Christ’s Relation to Darkness: Challenger and Victor. (John 1:5)  Christ’s Relation to Deity: The Essence of Deity. (John 1:1-2)  Christ’s Relation to the Physical World: Creator (John 1:3)  Christ’s Relation to the Moral World: Life and Light. (John 1:4)  Christ’s Relation to Darkness: Challenger and Victor. (John 1:5) 6/4/20169

 Light and Darkness are often contrasted in Scripture. Light speaks of truth and moral uprightness. Darkness refers to error, confusion and corruption.  Matt. 4:15-16; John 8:12; John 12:46; Acts 26:18; Eph. 5:8-11;  Jesus would overcome the darkness. (John 1:5)  Light and Darkness are often contrasted in Scripture. Light speaks of truth and moral uprightness. Darkness refers to error, confusion and corruption.  Matt. 4:15-16; John 8:12; John 12:46; Acts 26:18; Eph. 5:8-11;  Jesus would overcome the darkness. (John 1:5) 6/4/201610

 Christ’s Relation to Deity: The Essence of Deity. (John 1:1-2)  Christ’s Relation to the Physical World: Creator (John 1:3)  Christ’s Relation to the Moral World: Life and Light. (John 1:4)  Christ’s Relation to Darkness: Challenger and Victor. (John 1:5)  Christ’s Relation to Humanity: Creator and Benefactor. (John 9-13)  Christ’s Relation to Deity: The Essence of Deity. (John 1:1-2)  Christ’s Relation to the Physical World: Creator (John 1:3)  Christ’s Relation to the Moral World: Life and Light. (John 1:4)  Christ’s Relation to Darkness: Challenger and Victor. (John 1:5)  Christ’s Relation to Humanity: Creator and Benefactor. (John 9-13) 6/4/201611

 Christ is the true light in the world that enlightens everyman. (9)  Christ came into the world, His very creation and His own people did not accept Him. (10- 11)  As many as received Him, He gave the privilege to become children of God. (12)  Those who are God’s children are so because of the will of God. (13)  Christ is the true light in the world that enlightens everyman. (9)  Christ came into the world, His very creation and His own people did not accept Him. (10- 11)  As many as received Him, He gave the privilege to become children of God. (12)  Those who are God’s children are so because of the will of God. (13) 6/4/201612

 Christ’s Relation to Deity: The Essence of Deity. (John 1:1-2)  Christ’s Relation to the Physical World: Creator (John 1:3)  Christ’s Relation to the Moral World: Life and Light. (John 1:4)  Christ’s Relation to Darkness: Challenger and Victor. (John 1:5)  Christ’s Relation to Humanity: Creator and Benefactor. (John 9-13)  Christ’s Relation to the Father: Revelation. (John 1:14, 18)  Christ’s Relation to Grace: Fulness. (John 1:16)  Christ’s Relation to Deity: The Essence of Deity. (John 1:1-2)  Christ’s Relation to the Physical World: Creator (John 1:3)  Christ’s Relation to the Moral World: Life and Light. (John 1:4)  Christ’s Relation to Darkness: Challenger and Victor. (John 1:5)  Christ’s Relation to Humanity: Creator and Benefactor. (John 9-13)  Christ’s Relation to the Father: Revelation. (John 1:14, 18)  Christ’s Relation to Grace: Fulness. (John 1:16) 6/4/201613