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  • In the Beginning Was the Word | The Purpose of John’s Gospel | Pastor Gary

    In the Beginning Was the Word | The Purpose of John’s Gospel | Pastor Gary

    The Gospel of John was written with one clear purpose: that we may believe Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing we may have life in His name (John 20:30–31).

    In this teaching, we begin our journey through the Gospel of John by uncovering why John wrote his gospel, who Jesus truly is, and what it means that Jesus is the eternal Word (Logos) made flesh. From Genesis to eternity past, we see that Jesus is not a created being—but God Himself, the source of all life, light, and salvation.

    This message explores:

    The purpose of the Gospel of John

    Jesus as the Word, Creator, and Son of God

    Why belief in Christ brings resurrection life, not mere improvement

    The meaning of being “born again”

    Why darkness could never overcome the Light

    Whether you are new to Scripture or deepening your walk with Christ, this study will ground you in the truth, grace, and eternal life found only in Jesus.

    Key Scriptures: John 1:1–18, John 20:30–31, Genesis 1, Ephesians 2:1

    Chapters

    0:00 – Why Start at John 20? The Reason John Wrote This Gospel

    1:11 – That You May Believe

    5:49 – In the Beginning Was the Word

    7:28 – What “Logos” Means to Greeks and Jews

    10:40 – God Created Everything by His Word (Genesis 1)

    19:50 – The Light the Darkness Could Not Overcome