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"JOHN'S GOSPEL"
CHAPTER ONE (THROUGH VERSE 34)
SUNDAY MORNING, JANUARY 11, 2009

PASTOR DAVE RING
LOS ALAMOS 1ST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Today we begin a "sermonic study" of the Gospel of John. It's my intention to preach and teach us through John's Gospel during the coming six months.

John 1:1-17--"The Cosmic Christ"

Meaning(s) of the term "logos"
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Implications of equating Jesus with the Creator God (Yahweh)
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"Light" and "life"
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The significant, but subordinate, role of John the Baptist
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The "world" doesn't recognize Jesus (then or now)
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"The Word became flesh"
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"Grace upon grace"
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Jesus reveals God, fully and completely
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John 1:18-34--The interplay of John the Baptist and Jesus

Who John is not; who he is
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John's testimony concerning Jesus
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In preparation for next Sunday's message, please re-read the first chapter of John's gospel and continue reading through the second chapter (two or three times over)

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