Jesus – the centre of our faithJohn 1:1-18

1. Jesus is God – v.1,2

a. Jesus is eternal – “ In the beginning”- Gen.1,2 – the creation of the world- John 1 – the re-creation of the world

b. Jesus is one with God – “was with God” the eternal intimacy in the triune God

c. Jesus is God – “The Word was God”Jesus is the full and perfect self-expression of

God – Heb.1:1-3

Jesus is GodWe see:-a. The uniqueness of Jesus - He is supreme, above all othersb. The centrality of Jesus- He is the only way to God – John 14:6;

Acts 4:12- He is the author of life c. The mystery of Jesus – we can know

him, but there is so much to explore

2. Jesus and creation – v.3-5a. Jesus is the author of creation –v.3 - Gen.1 – “And God said –” - Pr.8:30,31 – Wisdom as the craftsmanb. Jesus sustains creation – v.4,5 - giving & upholding life – Acts 17:28 - revealing God – giving light to all, through

creation & conscience Rom.1:20; 2:14,15 - overcoming darkness – cf. John 12:31; 16:33

3. Jesus and salvation - v.6-18a. John the Baptist as a witness – v.6-9b. Receiving & rejecting the King – v.10-13 - many Jews rejected him – v.10,11 - some Jews & Gentiles received him-v.12,13c. The King comes – v.14-18 - the mystery - the glory 1. He reveals God’s glory – v.18;

12:23,24,28,31-33; 13:31,32; 17:1 2. He gives us his grace – v.16

4. You and Jesusa. The identity of Jesus- the eternal Son of God – the Creator- The God-man – the redeemer- The present Lordb. The reality of rejection – John 3:19c. The wonder of transformation – the

blessings – forgiveness & eternal lifeWe are called to receive him/believe in

him –v.12

FaithThe eyes which see Jesus – his

person & workThe ears which hear his invitation to

come & receive his graceThe arms which are outstretched to

take hold of him, to embrace himThe feet which walk after him in

engaged discipleship