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The prologue of John (John 1:1–18) introduces many of the rich theological themes and topics of this gospel. Jesus is the Word. He is God in the flesh Who spoke all things into being. Light and life are in Him. John the Baptist testified of Him, and many rejected Him, but those who receive Him become children of God. These themes will be repeated throughout the Gospel as John records Jesus’ interactions with three primary groups: the crowds, the Jews, and His disciples. A resounding question comes to the fore for those who encounter Jesus: Who is He? As we encounter Jesus through the pages of this Gospel, the question is very much the same for us. Who do you say He is?
This session is part 48 of the 365 Key Chapters of the Bible series, based on Ken’s Handbook to Scripture.
These are the last recorded statements of Jesus Christ before His death on the cross. Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing. (Luke 23:34) When they came to the place called the Skull, there they crucified Him and the criminals, one on the right and
Mortality and the purpose of life are prominent themes in Thomas Cole’s paintings. Through his paintings, he vividly brings out the human dilemma of mortality, a dilemma we ourselves must wrestle with. Given the inevitability of death, what are we to do with our days? We can try to stave
In the article below, Dr. Boa synthesizes material from several teaching sessions from his series Biblical Principles for Marriage and from portions of his spiritual formation text Conformed to His Image (primarily from chapter 18, “Holistic Spirituality”). Dr. Boa focuses on agape love as one of the five forms of loves (based on the different Greek words). After reviewing all forms, he gives reasons for why agape is the greatest.
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