The Good News of the Eternal Word

Today we are beginning a new sermon series through the Gospel of John. John’s Gospel stands in startling contrast of style and, frankly, substance to the other three Gospels. What made John want to pen his gospel? Is the message he is trying to communicate that much different from the others? No, indeed, John understands well that no three writings could ever grasp the fullness of who Jesus was or what he did. Rather, John writes to make explicit themes left implied by the other three – specifically the deity of Christ. Today, we introduce the Gospel according to John.