Adults, youth, and children alike can experience a season of spiritual growth and lifechanging renewal in adam hamiltons sixweek, dvdseries, john. I am the light of the world again jesus spoke to them, saying, i am the light of the. What did jesus mean when he said, i am the light of the. Commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. To a world lost in darkness, christ offers himself as a guide. As long as i am in the world, i am the light of the world. John 1 niv the word became flesh in the bible gateway. Since the statement is not before abraham was i was, it is easy for some moderns reading through certain metaphysical assumptions to conclude that this is a statement of the atemporality of god, or about the nature of time in general. Since the gospel of john and the epistles of john are interconnected, understanding light in the gospel will shed important light upon the meaning of light in the epistles. If youve ever read the new testament, you can tell that john is a totally different beast from the synoptic gospels of matthew, mark, and luke. When jesus says that he is the light of the world, he is claiming to be the messiah, the suffering servant of isaiah, the one who would build his church by bringing light also to the gentiles.
He came as a witness, to testify about the light, so that all might believe through him. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but have the light of life. The gospel of john hereafter gjohn when referring to the book contains vivid metaphors that depict jesus and his impact. That was the true light which gives light to every man coming into the world john 1. John piper states, jesus speaks from god and for god and as god.
Omitting the inserted section, this verse immediately follows john 7. The gospel of light and life john series hamilton, adam on amazon. J esus said i am the light of the world, and several other i am statements. It gives a highly schematic account of the ministry of jesus, with seven signs culminating in the raising of lazarus foreshadowing the resurrection of jesus and seven i am discourses culminating in thomass proclamation of the risen jesus as my lord and my god, followed by a conclusion setting out the purpose of the gospel, that. I entered the midst of darkness i came to the deepest part of the underworld. They made her stand before the group 4 and said to jesus, teacher, this woman was caught in the act of adultery.
There came a man sent from god, whose name was john. It wouldnt quite be the same if the sun was shining down, illuminating the evil. A celebration of a time when the menorah remained lit for a whole eight days. Whoever loves his brother abides in the light, and in him there is no cause for stumbling. John used a variety of techniques to communicate to his readers the nature of jesus. Dec 17, 2019 14 awesome verses from the book of john update on december 17, 2019 by pastor jack wellman the gospel of john, usually attributed to the disciple that jesus loved as the author, is one of the books of the bible that describes jesus life and ministry on earth. He declares himself to be the light, and appeals to the witness of the father and of himself john 8. John, chapter 1 united states conference of catholic bishops. Johns gospel provides a picture of jesus unlike any other place in scripture.
Last month, the study topic for the fellowship was the book of john. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life. The gospel of john in the light of indian mysticism. The gospel of john is the only gospel that contains all seven of jesus i am statements, and each one is significant and had special meaning which only the jews could understand. There is another i am statement in the book of revelation, but. Here are 20 inspiring verses from the book of john in the order they appear in the book. In part 1, the seven miracles in john, i showed how john selected these seven miracles specifically for their ability to help us believe that jesus is who he claimed to be, and that by believing we might have eternal life. Each and every one of us has different pictures, or images, of jesus and how he moves in. The gospel of light leader guide contains everything needed to guide a group through the bible study program including session plans and discussion questions, as well as multiple format options.
I am the light of the world as the former references to water john 4. Adam hamilton tackles the tricky subject of the gospel of john in his new book john. Btw, there are many parts of the included book of john that are not discussed in. That filler is the book of john reprinted within the chapters. And this is just what john is pointing to in john 1. In declaring himself to be the light of the world, jesus was claiming that he is the exclusive source of spiritual light. My father, whom you claim as your god, is the one who glorifies me. I am a huge john ellsworth fan, preordered this book at the first opportunity, and also had the opportunity to read an advance copy. Seven i am sayingsare descriptions jesus gave of himself to help us better understand his divine nature. Below is a list of jesus seven i am statements in the book of john.
Mar 12, 2011 so these words of interaction with the jews look like a detour from i am the light of the world, but in fact, they are constantly pointing to the way he is the light of the world by coming from the father and going to the father and being one with the father. Oct 09, 2016 for i am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of god that brings salvation to everyone who believes romans 1. I am light i am dwelling in light i am the remembering of providence. When jesus saids said i am the light of the world what did he. Ap 28 this all happened at bethany on the other side of the jordan, aq where john was baptizing. The seven i am statements in john grace thru faith.
As mentioned, the readers of the gospel of john have known that jesus is the light of the world since the very beginning of the gospel. These include his citation of jesuss seven i am statements, in which jesus spoke of himself in terms such as the light of the world 8. Eliminate this since most of us already have at least one copy of our own of the book of john, and remnant would be half the thickness. I am the light of the world sermon by kevin ruffcorn, john 1. If light in the gospel of john can show off whats true and good, darkness usually means something shady is happening. I am the bread of life i am the light of the world i am the gate for the sheep. In addition to these seven miracles, john s gospel contains seven i am statements. If i said i did not, i would be a liar like you, but i do know him and obey his word. The seven i ams of jesus what christians want to know. That people which was called of old the people of god was divided into twelve tribes, and over and above the other tribes it had the levitical order, which itself again carried on the service of god in various priestly and levitical suborders. After this comes the proclamation that this jesus is the son of god sent from the father to finish the fathers work in the world see 4. For the works that the father has given me to accomplishthe very works i am doingtestify about me that the father has sent me.
Youll follow the life, ministry, death, and resurrection of jesus through the gospel of john and understand the context of some of the bestknown verses in the. Johns answer to christs identity is an affirmation that jesus is god. And all the evidence that is required to prove this statement is found in gods word, particularly in the book of john. We read and studied this gospel throughout the month and came together during tgif to share our thoughts and lessons learnt. For those who dont believe, whether they realize it or not, they are walking in darkness and in the ways of their father the devil, however, such were we too. John begins with the profound announcement that jesus is the in the beginning creative word of god who had become embodied incarnated as a human being to be the light of life for the world. When jesus says i am the light of the world in john 8. And one of the main ceremonies during the feast of the tabernacles was the illumination of the temple. We learn from the beginning of the book of genesis and johns gospel that jesus was present, and that he is the word. Then spoke jesus again to them, saying, i am the light of the world. John light has 21 books on goodreads with 351 ratings. John s high christology depicts jesus as divine, preexistent, and identified with the one god, talking openly about his divine role and echoing yahwehs i am that i am with seven i am declarations of his own. I am one to borrow a phrase from paul in whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge colossians 2.
John 8, new international version niv the bible app. The secret book of john is a complex developmental mythology that has been made more complicated because, over the years, versions of it have been improved by several levels of scribal alteration. As peter said, salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life john 8. Jesus answered, i am the way and the truth and the life. Light of the world then jesus spoke to them again, saying, i am the light of the world. This guide centers around the book, the videos, and scripture. He was not the light, but he came to testify about the light. John 1 niv bible in the beginning was the word, and the. Each and every one of us has different pictures, or images, of jesus and how he moves in our lives. He who follows me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life. I am the light of the world, he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness but shall have the light of life. The gospel of john is the fourth of the canonical gospels.
May 06, 2016 jesus, as the bread of life, offers each of us life everlasting. It was the longest tgif yet and it was very interesting. I am the light of the world sermon by kevin ruffcorn, john. I am the light bulletin features one of christs many i am statements with scripture. It has always seemed to me that the secret book of john evolved to be more difficult to read than it originally was. Johns gospel from an eastern perspective to reveal the interconnectedness of all faiths and the need for interfaith dialogue takes readers beyond. When jesus saids said i am the light of the world what. The allegory used by the lord in this verse speaks of the light of his truth, the light of his word, the light of eternal life. John with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. There was the true light which, coming into the world. The gospel of light and life, leader guide 9781501805363 by adam hamilton. Jesus, as the bread of life, offers each of us life everlasting.