Gospel of John: Integrity in Christ: Recent Episodes
Greg Sowle
This episode uses a metaphor to describe how we believe in, have faith in, and relate with Jesus today versus when he was living on earth. Metaphors by definition are limited and this one is not an attempt to describe the Trinity but rather how the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit and Scripture form a chain of witness for us to relate with Christ today.
NOTE: See sermon below for visual illustration used in this study
https://youtu.be/6IhPGiSedAc
Using 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:6 we look at how we participate in reflecting Christ's glory to both change our lives into the likeness of Christ and reflect God's glory to others. Watch video here: https://vimeo.com/792043049
We look at the two sides that Jesus lays out in this passage. See pictures on post for reference.
Discussion on "How do we increase our faith?", John equating the Scripture and the words of Jesus, and Jesus not entrusting himself to man but man trusting in Jesus. We referenced this article Speaking of Unbelief during our meeting.
Water to Wine illustration video begin about 1:4:24 (1 hour, 4 minutes, 24 seconds). After watching video return to around 1:9:50 in the audio. Line to video: https://vimeo.com/730664624
Open with review of 1:18 as the gospel in one sentence. Then looking at John the Baptist and who he is and who we are (identity).
Beginning with the question, "How do we know what is true?" we explore the uniqueness of John's Gospel and the calling and role of the beloved disciple in this Gospel.
John's opening prologue along with a metaphor illustration of how we abide in Christ. Audio will instruct when to watch the video. Video link to metaphor illustration: https://vimeo.com/721581697
Introduction to the Gospel of John and our approach to walking through this biblical book.