Gospel Simplicity
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Introduction to the Book of John and the Deity of Christ
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September 5, 2020
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21:52Now PlayingIt's an exciting day for Life in the Word! Today we are starting a new book, and it is by far our longest that we've explored to date: the Gospel according to John. The Gospel of John is one of the most beloved books in the Bible for many, and I'm not sure if this is allowed, so don't tell anyone, but it's my favorite book of the Bible. Just between us, ok?
In this first video we did a deep dive on the historical/cultural and literary context of the book of John. My goal in these videos is not only teach you what the text is saying, but to also teach you how to read the Bible faithfully on your own. In this video we talk about the necessity of understanding context, and then we see how the context shapes the meaning of this chapter.
This first chapter serves to elucidate the central claim of Christian theology: Jesus is God. The deity of Christ is perhaps the most important thing that any Christian could learn about, and the book of John is a masterclass for understanding the deity of Jesus.
In this chapter alone we'll see that John makes the case for the deity of Christ by attributing divine honor, names, and attributes to Jesus.
References:
Dictionary for Theological Interpretation of the Bible
The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament
Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary
Moody Bible Commentary
About me:
Hey! My name is Austin, and I'm a 21 year old guy with a passion for people. I believe the good news is that God is better than we could've ever hoped, and I love sharing this message of grace and love with anyone that will listen. I'm the former Digital Marketing and Video Production Coordinator at a large, evangelical church in Frederick, MD, and I'm currently a student at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, IL. When I'm not writing papers or making YouTube videos, I do freelance work as a Wedding Photographer/Videographer and social media consultant. On any given day you can find me with my nose in a book or a guitar in my hands. Want to get to know me more? Follow me and say hi on Instagram at: @austin.suggs
Bible I Use:
ESV: Interleaved Edition
Video Stuff:
Camera: Canon 80d
Lens: Sigma 17-50 F2.8
Edited in FCPX
Music:
Bowmans Root - Isaac Joel
Beautiful Universe - The Camera Vox
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