Sermon Listening Guide
Speaker: Dr. Condy Richardson
Scripture: John 1:1-5
Sermon Title: “Prologue (Part 1)”
John 1:1-5 (NIV)
1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. 4 In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.
Introduction
The book of John begins with an answer to the question: “Who is Jesus?”
Jesus is “The Word” (Verses 1-3)
“The Word” is a deep and complex description of Jesus.
What other titles describe Jesus in the New Testament?
John 1:1 is obviously very similar to Genesis 1:1 and reminds us of creation.
We see Jesus as “The Word”, God, and Creator in verse 1.
Shades of Life/Death (Verse 4)
Life/death and light/darkness are prominent themes in John.
Outside of Jesus, we are spiritually dead beings.
The world leads to death, but Jesus is life.
Sin is the activity of dead souls.
Jesus is Life (Verse 4)
In several places in John, Jesus tells us he is life and brings life to sinners.
Baptism is the great symbol of moving from death to life in the Bible.
Have you ever met someone who dramatically moved from death to life in Jesus?
Final Thoughts
John 1:1-5 identifies Jesus and shows what he brings to mankind.
He is God, Creator, and life.
Have you made him Lord of your life?
The book of John begins with an answer to the question: “Who is Jesus?”
Jesus is “The Word” (Verses 1-3)
“The Word” is a deep and complex description of Jesus.
What other titles describe Jesus in the New Testament?
John 1:1 is obviously very similar to Genesis 1:1 and reminds us of creation.
We see Jesus as “The Word”, God, and Creator in verse 1.
Shades of Life/Death (Verse 4)
Life/death and light/darkness are prominent themes in John.
Outside of Jesus, we are spiritually dead beings.
The world leads to death, but Jesus is life.
Sin is the activity of dead souls.
Jesus is Life (Verse 4)
In several places in John, Jesus tells us he is life and brings life to sinners.
Baptism is the great symbol of moving from death to life in the Bible.
Have you ever met someone who dramatically moved from death to life in Jesus?
Final Thoughts
John 1:1-5 identifies Jesus and shows what he brings to mankind.
He is God, Creator, and life.
Have you made him Lord of your life?