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In the second half of John chapter 21, Jesus turns to Peter three times and asks him, “Do you love me?” What’s the point he’s […]
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The Epilogue of John’s Gospel
Some scholars have argued that chapter 20 is the real ending of John’s Gospel and that chapter 21 is a later addition. But is there […]
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Peace Be With You
In John’s version of the resurrection account, after placing his hands in Christ’s wounds, Thomas says to Jesus, “My Lord and my God!” Was this […]
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Reconciling Accounts of the Resurrection
According to the Apostle Paul, the resurrection of Jesus Christ is of “first importance” (1Cor. 15:3). And yet, if this is such a crucial doctrine, […]
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Naked, Ashamed, Despised, & Rejected
What is significant about the fact that Christ’s garments were divided up among the soldiers, or that he experienced thirst while suffering in our place […]
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The Significance of Golgotha
In John 19 we’re told that Pilate delivered Jesus over to the chief priests who led him out of the city to the place of […]
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My Kingdom Is Not of This World
When Jesus was brought before Pilate, he was essentially accused of being a kind of rival king, a usurper to the throne. But when asked, […]
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The Arrest & Trial of Jesus
When a band of soldiers arrive at the garden of Gethsemane seeking to arrest Jesus of Nazareth, Jesus turns to them and says, “I am […]
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Christ’s High Priestly Prayer
In John 17, Jesus says that, though he has been given authority over all flesh, he grants eternal life only to those given to him […]
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Father, Son, & Spirit
Some people in our day argue that the doctrine of the Trinity is something that developed many centuries after the time of Christ. Yet in […]
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I Am the Vine
What is the Old Testament background to the imagery Jesus uses in John chapter 15 regarding the vine, and what does this imagery reveal to […]
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The Spirit of Truth
In his upper room discourse, Jesus refers to the Holy Spirit as “another advocate.” Why is this significant, and how does it relate to the […]
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I Am the Way
Many people today seem to think that Jesus was a groovy teacher whose ultimate mission was to teach the Golden Rule. Others say he came […]
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The Betrayal
Jesus was not only despised and rejected by the Judaean authorities, but as we see in John 13, he was also betrayed by one of […]
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The Servant Leader
What lessons should we draw from the fact that Jesus washed his disciples’ feet? How did people think about foot washing in the ancient world, […]
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Who Has Believed Our Report?
If Jesus really was the Jewish messiah, then why did his own people end up rejecting him? Well, as we have seen throughout the Gospel […]
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The Triumphal Entry
What is the significance of the fact that Christ made his triumphal procession into Jerusalem in humility, riding on a donkey? What do Jesus’ actions […]
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Jesus’ Death Foretold
After Lazarus has been raised from the dead, many people begin to believe that Jesus may actually be the Messiah. But this does not sit […]
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I Am the Resurrection & the Life
Because the resurrection of Lazarus is not recorded in any of the other Gospels, some have argued that it should be rejected as a kind […]
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My Sheep Hear My Voice
Why is it that some respond positively to the voice of the Good Shepherd while others do not? The explanation that Jesus himself gives in […]
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I Am the Good Shepherd
On this program, the hosts arrive at John chapter 10 as Jesus claims to be the Good Shepherd. But when we compare this claim to […]
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The Truth Will Set You Free
In chapter 8 of John’s Gospel, Jesus says, “If you abide in my word you are truly my disciples and you will know the truth, […]
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The Light of the World
What Scriptures did Jesus have in mind when he taught that living water would flow from the hearts of those who believe in him? Similarly, […]
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If Anyone Thirsts
In John chapter 7, Jesus arrives at the Jerusalem temple during the Feast of Booths and says, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to me […]
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Drawn by God
What does Jesus mean when he says in John 6 that “no one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him.” […]
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The Bread of Life
Throughout our current series on the Gospel of John, we’ve encountered numerous parallels to the story of the Israelite exodus from Egypt. For example, Jesus […]
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The Scriptures Bear Witness of Me
How should we read and interpret the stories of the Old Testament? Many Christians today would answer this question by saying that a person like […]
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Jesus on Trial
In John chapter 5, Jesus graciously heals a man who had been lame for 38 years, and this man’s lameness is presented as a symbol […]
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An Early Date for John’s Gospel?
Most scholars today assume that the Gospel of John was written toward the end of the first century, but is this conclusion really consistent with […]
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Can This Be the Christ?
The Samaritan woman came to Jacob’s well in search of ordinary water. But after her brief conversation with Jesus, she ended up leaving her water […]
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Worship in Spirit & Truth
Throughout Israel’s long history, true worship was limited to the area of the tabernacle, which was later transformed to become the Jerusalem temple. But in […]
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Living Water
What does Jesus mean when he speaks to the Samaritan woman at the well about “living water,” and what are the Old Testament roots of […]
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The Historical Reliability of John’s Gospel
Many people in our day argue that John is the latest of all the four gospels, and that as such it reflects the most idealized […]
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He Must Increase, I Must Decrease
If you’ve ever had the opportunity to help plan and prepare for a wedding, you know that it’s actually a lot of work. And that’s […]
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God So Loved the World
John 3:16 is arguably the most famous verse in all of the Bible. But because it is so familiar to us, this well-known passage may […]
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Born from Above
In John 3, Jesus tells Nicodemus that unless he is born again, he can’t even see the kingdom of God. What are the implications of […]
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God in Our Midst
When Jesus said, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up” (Jn. 2:19), he was not only hinting at his forthcoming […]
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Money-Changers in the Temple
In John chapter 2, Jesus arrives in Jerusalem during the festival of Passover and drives the money-changers out of the temple. But who were the […]
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An Interview with D.A. Carson
Was the Fourth Gospel written by John the Apostle, or a mysterious figure known as John the Elder? And was this text penned before the […]
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Water into Wine
On this episode in our series on the Gospel of John, we find ourselves at the wedding of Cana as Jesus turns water into wine. […]
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Climbing Jacob’s Ladder?
If you ask people today what they think the Bible is about, you’ll probably be told that it’s a collection of morality tales that encourages […]
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The Lamb of God
If the Gospel of John is seen as a kind of “trial narrative,” then John the Baptist is the first witness who is called to […]
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The Word Became Flesh and Dwelt Among Us
On this edition of the program we’re continuing our discussion of John’s opening prologue and will unpack the significance of verse 14, as the Word […]
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The Jewishness of John’s Gospel
There was a time in which Judaism & Christianity had many more beliefs in common. As it turns out, many ancient Jews before the time […]
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In the Beginning Was the Word
Why does the Gospel of John begin with this strange concept of the Word of God who was “with God” and yet somehow also “was […]
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Richard Bauckham on the Reliability of John
Scholars frequently claim that John is the latest and most idealized of all the Gospels. Its picture of Jesus, they say, represents the beliefs of […]
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Eyewitness Testimony in the Gospel of John
If you pay close attention to the details of the fourth Gospel, you’ll notice that words such as testimony, witness, judgment, and truth appear quite […]
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A Sneak Peek at our New Series on the Gospel of John
On this program, Michael Horton talks with producer Shane Rosenthal about the plans they have in store for the coming year. In particular, they’ll introduce […]
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He Shall Justify Many & Bear Their Iniquities
According to Isaiah, “all we like sheep have gone astray,” and as a result we are full of transgression and iniquity. But all this is […]
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He Was Pierced for Our Transgressions
The hosts are continuing their series on The Suffering Servant, and in this program they’ll begin to explore the first few verses of Isaiah 53. […]
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He Shall Sprinkle Many Nations
In verse 15 of Isaiah 52, we’re told that the suffering servant “will sprinkle many nations.” What’s interesting is that this word “sprinkle” is the […]
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An Interview with Senator Ben Sasse (WHI Bonus)
Let’s face it, most of us have few deep and meaningful friendships, and we end up spending much more time “alone together” via electronic media. […]