He was not the light, but came to bear witness about the light- John 1:8 As we continue to give the gift of grace to everyone around us and study to first chapter of John we come upon a very important verse in this chapter. Let’s break it down: “He was not the light” John … Read More
Month: December 2014
John 1:6-7
The Gospel says that John was sent from God with a definite purpose, “to bear witness of the Light.” Bearing witness means to testify or give a truthful report. And the purpose of his witnessing was that those who heard His witness would believe – believe in the true or real Light of Jesus Christ. … Read More
Where’s The Light?
John 1:5 “The light shines in the darkness and the darkness has not overcome it.” Haven’t you asked that very question as you fumbled around in the dark? I have, because usually darkness comes upon us unexpectantly. We don’t see it coming, literally. Suddenly the familiar becomes the unknown. And. We. Struggle. Come on, be … Read More
The Light of Men
John 1:4 The ‘him’ in this verse is referring to Jesus. The ‘light of men’ refers to the fullness of life God intends for believers (men and women) to demonstrate in the power of the Holy Spirit. Consider the implications of God’s gift of grace through the following everyday examples of public servants. What do … Read More
Unknown Grace
“Through Him all things were made: without Him nothing was made that has been made.” (John 1:3) We’ve all been there…before we knew God walking in “Unknown Grace”. Sitting here while that Scripture sinks into my soul – I realize even now (though I’ve been saved many years) – there are days I still walk … Read More
He was with God in the beginning
John 1:1 starts the passage by stating that in the beginning was the Word, Jesus, and the Word was God. This does not mean that God had a beginning, because as God He has no beginning; He always was. This quote rather refers to the beginning of creation. John 1:2 states, “He was with God … Read More
Give Grace To: Those Without the Word
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. Our theme for the school year at Cornerstone comes from a verse in Hebrews 12:15 that says “see to it that no one misses the Grace of God”. It’s our prayer that we extend the grace of God … Read More