In this first chapter of John, we are given several of Jesus’ titles. He is called; the Word, Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son, the Lamb of God, He who baptizes in the Holy Spirit, the Son of God, The Lord, The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the World, Rabbi, King of Israel, and finally Son of Man.
Each Title carries a unique aspect that sets Jesus above every name that is spoken in heaven or earth (Philippians 2:9-11).
1. The Word: God’s message to us. God’s words to us
2. Jesus Christ: the Anointed One or the promised One
3. The only begotten Son: We may be children of God, but there is only one Begotten Son that comes directly from God
4. The Lamb of God: Both the sacrifice to God and the sacrifice provided by God
5. He who baptizes in the Holy Spirit: the one who gives us Salvation
6. The Son of God: God’s Son, his divinity
7. The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the Word: Died so everyone has a chance to be saved.
8. Rabbi: Teacher – teaches us about God
9. King of Israel – He is our King and Lord. We serve and obey him.
10. Son of Man – All man, all God. He knows what it is like to suffer
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
The Trinity
John the Baptist’s ministry was calling people to repent and be baptized. God did not use him to do any miracles (John 10:41) but people flocked to hear the message of repentance and turning away from sin (Mt 3:4-6, 8).
God sent John to baptize people so that Jesus could be announced to the world during his baptism (John 1:31). It was there that we get the first public view of the Trinity. Immediately after Jesus came out of the water, the Holy Spirit descended from heaven in a form of a dove and landed on Jesus. Then God the Father spoke from heaven saying, “This is my beloved Son in whom I am well pleased” (Mt 3:16-17).
God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit brought the message of salvation to the world.
God sent John to baptize people so that Jesus could be announced to the world during his baptism (John 1:31). It was there that we get the first public view of the Trinity. Immediately after Jesus came out of the water, the Holy Spirit descended from heaven in a form of a dove and landed on Jesus. Then God the Father spoke from heaven saying, “This is my beloved Son in whom I am well pleased” (Mt 3:16-17).
God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit brought the message of salvation to the world.
Monday, May 9, 2011
Sin vs Sins
John said, “Behold the Lamb that takes away the sin of the world” (John 1:28).
Notice he said, “sin” not “sins”. Why is the word singular and not plural? Aren’t there many sins (adultery, lying, gossip, coveting etc)?
It is singular because all sin is rebellion against God.
Notice he said, “sin” not “sins”. Why is the word singular and not plural? Aren’t there many sins (adultery, lying, gossip, coveting etc)?
It is singular because all sin is rebellion against God.
Friday, May 6, 2011
New Hope
When Adam and Eve chose to rebel against God’s command, their action brought separation from God. Their eldest son murdered his younger brother and wickedness spread from there. The world began to be filled with violence and every evil (Genesis 6:5). We continue to see it in the news and watch it on television. We have experienced the violence of this separation in our own sin.
Against this backdrop of centuries of murder, rape and violence, John the Baptist announces, “Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world” (John 1:29).
Today, rather than allowing the darkness to overwhelm you, let it remind you of the glorious liberty Jesus has brought to you and is working in you.
Against this backdrop of centuries of murder, rape and violence, John the Baptist announces, “Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world” (John 1:29).
Today, rather than allowing the darkness to overwhelm you, let it remind you of the glorious liberty Jesus has brought to you and is working in you.
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