The Life of CHRIST, Gospel of John, 1-9-2011

As we looked last week in our study in the Life of CHRIST, we determined, according to the Word of GOD, the background and introduction to CHRIST as recorded in the Gospel of John. We know HE is 100% GOD and 100% Man and 100% HOLY SPIRIT. John emphasizes the DEITY of CHRIST. In Johns Gospel, John is not trying to prove CHRIST' DEITY, so much as he is letting JESUS CHRIST prove HIS OWN DEITY. Remember this Powerful Truth as we study together. In lesson 2 we look at the purpose of John's Gospel. In John Chapter 20:30-31, John states Why he recorded these events. "Believing that JESUS is the CHRIST, the SON of GOD and that believing ye might have Life through HIS name." As we learn that John was selective as to what was recorded in this book. He only recorded 7 miracles. The number 7 alone means Completion. We know that we are only complete through CHRIST! According to Jon 20:30-31 and John 21:25, that "Many other signs truly did JESUS in front of HIS Disciples, which are not written in this book." John 2:1-11, 4:46-54, 5:1-27, 6:1-14, 6:15-21, 9:1-41, 11:1-57, bears record of the 7 miracles, recorded in John. Most of us have read and heard about these miracles performed by CHRIST; Turning the water into wine, Nobleman's son healed, Healing of the impotent man (Healing waters of Bethesda), feeding of the 5,000, JESUS walking on the water and calming the sea, Healing the blind and raising of the Dead Man, Lazarus.11 times in John, CHRIST uses the phrase, "I AM." John 4:25,26, 6:35, 8:58, 9:5, 10:7, 10:11, 11:25, 13:13, 14:6, 15:1, 18:5; "I AM the Messias.", "I AM the Bread of Life.", " Before Abraham was, I AM.", "I AM the Light of the World.", "I AM the Door of the Sheep.", "I AM the Good Shepard.", "I AM the Resurrection and Life.", "Ye call ME MASTER and LORD.", "I AM the Way, the Trutch and the Life.", "I AM the True Vine.", "I AM HE.", which means JESUS of Nazareth. There was 7 people recorded in John who stated that JESUS was GOD. John 1:34 (John), 1:49 (Nathaneal), 6:69 (Peter), 10:36 (JESUS, I AM the SON of GOD), 11:27 (Martha), 20:28 (Thomas) and 20:31 (John, the Disciples with Thomas present). We must understand that we all as sinners, must make an active response concerning the DEITY of CHRIST. We must Believe, Believing, ye might have Life through HIS NAME. The result of believing is that we will have Life. Just merely knowing about JESUS or being convinced of the DEITY of CHRIST is not enough. We must Recieve HIM as Personal LORD and SAVIOR, John 1:12. The word believe appears 100 times in the Gospel of John. The word live and life also appear 52 times as well. John also wrote to supplement the other 3 Gospels. These are Matthew, Mark and Luke, which are known as the Synoptic Gospels. The word synoptic means, to see together. You will find a timeline of the Book of John beginning in John 1:1-34 the Prologue, 1:35-2:11, First months of CHRIST'S Ministry, 2:12-4:54, First year of CHRIST'S Ministry, 5:1-47, 2nd Year of CHRIST'S Ministry, 6:1-10:39, 3rd year of CHRIST'S Ministry, 10:40-11:46, Final 3 months of CHRIST'S Earthly Life, 11:47-19:42, The Last 6 days of CHRIST'S Earthly Life, 20:1-21:25, Resurrection and Post-Resurrection Appearances of CHRIST. Johns 2 fold purpose is to Cause us to believe that JESUS is the CHRIST, the SON of GOD and To show us how to obtain life through HIS NAME, John 20:31. The bulk of John deals mostly with the month of Nisan (March,April), and, around A. D. 32. Please take time to slowly read John and take these note and let GOD Word speak to your soul. Take Time with GOD'S Word. As our Sunday School Teacher, Pastor Donnie stated, don't read the Bible like we read most books, take the time and let it speak to you. The Lessons of Life is plainly written; 1. CHRIST is the Central Person in History. 2. The Cross and Resurrection is the Central Truth in History. 3. Salvation by faith alone in CHRIST alone is the Central Message in History. 4. Proclamation of the Gospel is the Central Responsibilty of the Believers. I am honored to share these notes from my study with you and Pray GOD will Bless the Study of HIS Word together. One final thought. I metioned the word History. Let me stand firm and state that HISTORY disected is HIS-STORY. We as CHRISTians have a GODLY History and Heritage in CHRIST, The KINSMAN REDEEMER, SAVIOR and LORD. We not only have a GODLY History but, Praise be unto GOD, through CHRIST JESUS, we as CHRISTians have a GODLY Future! Amen and Amen. Until next week is My Prayer.