The Gospel Message: A Reflection on the Book of John
This article is inspired by the scriptures shared with Michael Hopkins, from Pastor Elisha Chennaiah of Jehovah’s HOUSE of Saints located in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
The Central Message: John 3:16
The Gospel message that is being preached is encapsulated in the key chapter, John 3:16. This verse proclaims that salvation is a gift, bestowed only upon those who believe. It is through the dialogue with God Jehovah, His Son Jesus and the testimony of John the Baptist that we learn the sole path to the kingdom of God is through rebirth.
The Seven Statements of Jesus
Jesus made seven profound statements about Himself:
I am the bread of life (John 6:35-48)
I am the light of the world (John 8:12; John 9:5)
I am the door (John 10:7-9)
I am the good shepherd (John 10:11-14)
I am the resurrection and the life (John 11:25)
I am the way, the truth, and the life (John 14:6)
I am the true vine (John 15:1-5)
The Gospel of John: A Unique Perspective
The Gospel of John presents a unique perspective on the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. It not only strengthens the faith of second-generation Christians but also corrects false teachings and imparts the true Gospel to them. John explains that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of Man, and the Son of God, and elucidates how the Spirit of Christ influences every person.
The Most Preached Gospel: John 3:16
John 3:16 is the most read and most preached Gospel. It declares that salvation is the gift of God Jehovah and is given only to those who believe. Moreover, it informs us that the only way to enter the kingdom of God is to be born again; (New Glorified Body) 2 Corinthians 5:1-10, Revelation 21:1-4. The Lord Jesus Christ prepared His disciples for His crucifixion and for the ministry they would undertake after His ascension.
The Worship of God
It is important to note in John 4:24 that because God is a spirit, those who worship Him should worship Him in spirit and in truth.
Revelation 5:6: And I beheld, and, lo, in the midst of the throne and of the four beasts, and in the midst of the elders, stood a Lamb as it had been slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God sent forth into all the earth.
Key Verses
John 1:1,14 states, “In the beginning was the Word, the Word was with God, and the Word was God. (Word was God because it was from God. Word was with God, because it a was part of God, even as your child is) The Word (Jesus) became flesh and dwelt among us, full of grace.”
From the same Chapter John 1.
John 1:18 states, "No man hath seen God at any time, but only the begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father Jehovah, Jesus hath declared Jehovah."
Exodus 33:20 Jehovah said, “you cannot see my face, for no man may see me and live.”
John 1:29 proclaims, “Behold the Lamb of God that taketh away the sin of the world.”
Note; from above verse: Lamb is "Jesus" and God is "Jehovah"
John 3:16 affirms, “For God Jehovah so loved the world that Jehovah gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”
1 Corinthians 14:33, "For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints."
In conclusion, the Gospel of John provides a comprehensive understanding of God Jehovah nature of His Son Jesus Christ, His teachings, and His ministry. It serves as a guide for all believers, leading them towards the path of salvation and eternal life.
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