"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made."
"14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth."
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Finally, we come to John, a gospel like no other. John speaks of Jesus' Divinity, the One Who came to us directly from heaven.
Finally, we come to John, a gospel like no other. John speaks of Jesus' Divinity, the One Who came to us directly from heaven.
The Gospel of John is quite different from the other three, which are known as the synoptic gospels. Synoptic: "Syn," means, "Together; "Optic," means "to see." They are "seen together" and parallel each other in many ways.
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(For details about the gospel of John that are not covered in this article, follow the link below:
https://emmausroadministries.wordpress.com/2016/05/07/the-gospels-part-3-of-16-rightly-dividing-the-word-of-god/)
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Signs.
The miracles in this gospel are called, "Signs." Yes, they are only miracles He actually performed, but they "signify" deeper spiritual truths and have prophetic significance. God saw fit to single out these seven "signs" to teach spiritual truths and tell us about things that would happen in the last days.
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(For details about the gospel of John that are not covered in this article, follow the link below:
https://emmausroadministries.wordpress.com/2016/05/07/the-gospels-part-3-of-16-rightly-dividing-the-word-of-god/)
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Signs.
The miracles in this gospel are called, "Signs." Yes, they are only miracles He actually performed, but they "signify" deeper spiritual truths and have prophetic significance. God saw fit to single out these seven "signs" to teach spiritual truths and tell us about things that would happen in the last days.
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The Gospel Of Love.
This account of Jesus earthly life is all about the Love of God. It says in chapter 1, vs. 18, "No one has seen God at any time. The only begotten Son, who IS in the bosom of the Father, He has declared Him." Bosom, or breast, is where love resides.
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Notice the present tense of the word, "IS." The reason Jesus lived such a victorious life on earth and was able to do so many miracles was His unceasing awareness of the Father's love for Him. He didn't come FROM the bosom of the Father, as if He left that place to come to earth. He IS always living there!
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Unique To John.
95% of the stories and accounts in John are not found anywhere else. The Gospel of Mark is just the opposite. 95%of his gospel is found in the others. Only 5% is unique to Mark.
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If John had not written his gospel, there are many things of which we would be unaware. In Chapter 1, for instance, he told us that "The word became flesh and dwelt among us." In Chapter 2, Jesus turned the water to wine. That isn't mentioned in the other gospels.
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In Chapter 3 we have the story of Nicodemus. This account is also is not found in the other gospels. Chapter 4 is the story of the woman at the well. If not for chapter 5, we wouldn't know about the pool of Bethesda. Chapter 6 is details the woman caught in adultery. Chapter 7 is all about the amazing story of Lazarus being raised from the dead. Every single one of these accounts is peculiar to John.
Sign To Israel.
This miracle is a sign to Israel that the days of continual cleansing for purification, washing their hands and feet, have come. Jesus turning that water into wine indicates the times of celebration have come. The days of the Law and constant cleansing are over! Ever sin has been removed by the precious blood of the Lamb of God! He has made us the righteousness of God In Christ.
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Saved The Best For Last.
As you saw, Jesus turned the water into the best wine to the point that the governor of the feast said to the bridegroom that he had saved the best wine until last. Very unusual! Normally, the best was served first and the cheap Wilde saved for the end.
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The message is that Jesus, THE BRIDEGROOM, has saved the best for last: The end-time generation!
Notice the present tense of the word, "IS." The reason Jesus lived such a victorious life on earth and was able to do so many miracles was His unceasing awareness of the Father's love for Him. He didn't come FROM the bosom of the Father, as if He left that place to come to earth. He IS always living there!
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Unique To John.
95% of the stories and accounts in John are not found anywhere else. The Gospel of Mark is just the opposite. 95%of his gospel is found in the others. Only 5% is unique to Mark.
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If John had not written his gospel, there are many things of which we would be unaware. In Chapter 1, for instance, he told us that "The word became flesh and dwelt among us." In Chapter 2, Jesus turned the water to wine. That isn't mentioned in the other gospels.
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In Chapter 3 we have the story of Nicodemus. This account is also is not found in the other gospels. Chapter 4 is the story of the woman at the well. If not for chapter 5, we wouldn't know about the pool of Bethesda. Chapter 6 is details the woman caught in adultery. Chapter 7 is all about the amazing story of Lazarus being raised from the dead. Every single one of these accounts is peculiar to John.
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Lord Of Time.
The first miracle Jesus ever performed, where He turned water into wine demonstrates that He is Lord of time.
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When you want to make wine and you start from scratch, it takes several years for the seedlings to mature to the point where the grapes are suitable for making wine. Even then, once the vines have produced fruit, you must wait another 3-4 more years until they are mature enough to make wine. The longer you wait, of course, the better the quality of your grapes.
After they have matured and you have made your wine, the longer it ferments, the better the quality of your wine. The longer you keep it, the better the quality. 20, 30, even 50 years later. And yet, in an instant, Jesus compressed time and the water in the 6 water pots became the BEST WINE!
-Lord Of Time.
The first miracle Jesus ever performed, where He turned water into wine demonstrates that He is Lord of time.
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When you want to make wine and you start from scratch, it takes several years for the seedlings to mature to the point where the grapes are suitable for making wine. Even then, once the vines have produced fruit, you must wait another 3-4 more years until they are mature enough to make wine. The longer you wait, of course, the better the quality of your grapes.
After they have matured and you have made your wine, the longer it ferments, the better the quality of your wine. The longer you keep it, the better the quality. 20, 30, even 50 years later. And yet, in an instant, Jesus compressed time and the water in the 6 water pots became the BEST WINE!
Sign To Israel.
This miracle is a sign to Israel that the days of continual cleansing for purification, washing their hands and feet, have come. Jesus turning that water into wine indicates the times of celebration have come. The days of the Law and constant cleansing are over! Ever sin has been removed by the precious blood of the Lamb of God! He has made us the righteousness of God In Christ.
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Saved The Best For Last.
As you saw, Jesus turned the water into the best wine to the point that the governor of the feast said to the bridegroom that he had saved the best wine until last. Very unusual! Normally, the best was served first and the cheap Wilde saved for the end.
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The message is that Jesus, THE BRIDEGROOM, has saved the best for last: The end-time generation!
(For more on the prophetic message in the miracle at the Pool of Bethesda, follow the link below:
(For more on this topic of Lazarus being raised from the dead, follow this link:
https://emmausroadministries.wordpress.com/2017/01/23/lazarus/)
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It is also only in John that we have the teachings in the upper room, the message for the Church, and Jesus' high priestly prayer.
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Events In The Garden.
John is the only one who told us about certain events that transpired in the Garden of Gethsemane. For instance:
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One thousand big, strong, temple guards came to arrest Him, brandishing their spears and swords. Jesus, knowing ALL that would soon happen, nevertheless stepped forward and said, "Whom do you seek?"
When they answered Him, Jesus responded with one word: "Anoki: I AM," the Name He revealed to Moses at the burning bush. At the mention of His Name, one thousand big, burly, strong soldiers fell flat on the ground before Him! They were pinned to the ground until He let them go. No other gospel tells us that.
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One thousand big, strong, temple guards came to arrest Him, brandishing their spears and swords. Jesus, knowing ALL that would soon happen, nevertheless stepped forward and said, "Whom do you seek?"
When they answered Him, Jesus responded with one word: "Anoki: I AM," the Name He revealed to Moses at the burning bush. At the mention of His Name, one thousand big, burly, strong soldiers fell flat on the ground before Him! They were pinned to the ground until He let them go. No other gospel tells us that.
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Jesus Was Bound.
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Jesus Was Bound.
No other gospel mentions that Jesus was bound. Why is it recorded only here? Because this is the gospel all about the Love of God.
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The very first mention of someone being bound in the Bible is when Abraham bound Isaac. Isaac was his "beloved son" and a picture of Jesus who would give His life for the whole world one day.
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(For more on that topic, follow the link below:
https://emmausroadministries.wordpress.com/2016/05/19/isaac-and-rebecca-patriarch-series-part-2/)
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(For more on that topic, follow the link below:
https://emmausroadministries.wordpress.com/2016/05/19/isaac-and-rebecca-patriarch-series-part-2/)
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NO ONE can bind Jesus unless He allows it. Remember, at the mention of His Name, all the soldiers fell. They we pinned to the ground simply at the mention of His name. He had to wait for them to recover and get back up in order to arrest Him. Then He said to them a second time, "Whom are you seeking?”
And they said, “Jesus of Nazareth.”
Jesus answered, “I have told you that I am He. Therefore, if you seek Me, let these go their way,” that the saying might be fulfilled which He spoke, “Of those whom You gave Me I have lost none.”
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What a Savior! What a hero the way He protected His people!
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NO ONE can bind Jesus unless He allows it. Remember, at the mention of His Name, all the soldiers fell. They we pinned to the ground simply at the mention of His name. He had to wait for them to recover and get back up in order to arrest Him. Then He said to them a second time, "Whom are you seeking?”
And they said, “Jesus of Nazareth.”
Jesus answered, “I have told you that I am He. Therefore, if you seek Me, let these go their way,” that the saying might be fulfilled which He spoke, “Of those whom You gave Me I have lost none.”
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What a Savior! What a hero the way He protected His people!
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The Death Of Jesus.
The Gospel of John is the only one that tells us the following information about how Jesus died.
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Many people were crucified at hands of the Romans in Jesus' Day. It was the most humiliating kind of death. Though this ignominious form of death did not originate with them, they certainly perfected it.
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Many people were crucified at hands of the Romans in Jesus' Day. It was the most humiliating kind of death. Though this ignominious form of death did not originate with them, they certainly perfected it.
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Archaeologists tell us that victims of this cruel form of execution, in their attempt to gasp for air, often cracked the back of their own skulls. Their necks were all bent back at a severe angle in their struggle. In a matter of a few hours, the victims died of asphyxiation as their lungs collapsed. It's the most horrible way to die.
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Jesus, however, in stark contrast, did exactly the opposite. Yes, He was in extreme pain from all the physical abuse He had undergone, but He did not die from those wounds. Demonstrating His majesty and complete control, he bowed His head....FORWARD....dismissed His spirit and breathed His last.
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John 19:30
"So when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, “It is finished!” And bowing His head, He gave up His spirit."
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The Greek word for "gave up" in this verse is the word, "paradidómi." It means, "to hand over deliver, commit, commend." Jesus didn't helplessly lose his life, overcome by the pain and the suffering He endured. His spirit could not leave without His consent. He purposefully committed His spirit into the hands of His Father, after He spoke His last word, "Finished." The price was paid; our redemption was complete; all judgment was satisfied to the fullest extent of the law.
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The other word in bold letters comes from the Greek word, "klinó," which means, "Rest." The only other time this word is used is in Matthew 8:20. "And Jesus said to him, “Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head.”
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Jesus, however, in stark contrast, did exactly the opposite. Yes, He was in extreme pain from all the physical abuse He had undergone, but He did not die from those wounds. Demonstrating His majesty and complete control, he bowed His head....FORWARD....dismissed His spirit and breathed His last.
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John 19:30
"So when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, “It is finished!” And bowing His head, He gave up His spirit."
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The Greek word for "gave up" in this verse is the word, "paradidómi." It means, "to hand over deliver, commit, commend." Jesus didn't helplessly lose his life, overcome by the pain and the suffering He endured. His spirit could not leave without His consent. He purposefully committed His spirit into the hands of His Father, after He spoke His last word, "Finished." The price was paid; our redemption was complete; all judgment was satisfied to the fullest extent of the law.
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The other word in bold letters comes from the Greek word, "klinó," which means, "Rest." The only other time this word is used is in Matthew 8:20. "And Jesus said to him, “Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head.”
Jesus at last had found a place to rest His head. He found rest in saving us, in loving us, when He bowed His head and dismissed His spirit.
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Oh how He loves you and me! What a God! What a Savior! I'm so glad John wrote about our wonderful Jesus and His love for us!
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