Reactions to the Word
Bible Text: John 1:5-13 | Preacher: Alan Conner | Series: 2012, John
Northwest Bible Church – March 11, 2012 – Worship Service – Alan Conner
John. 1:5-13
Reactions to the Word
Intro
A. THE WITNESS TO THE LIGHT (John 1:6-8).
1) “A man sent from God whose name was John” (John 1:6).
2) He came as a witness to the Light (John 1:7-8).
3) The purpose was that “all might believe through him.”
B. THE DARKNESS REJECTS THE LIGHT (John 1:5, 10, 11).
1) The darkness did not comprehend the light (John 1:5) –
What about the light “enlightens every man” (John 1:9).
2) The world did not know Him (John 1:10).
3) His own did not receive Him (John 1:11).
C. THOSE BORN OF GOD RECEIVE THE LIGHT (John 1:12-13).
1) As many as receive Him, who believe in His name (John 1:12).
2) The right to become children of God (John 1:12).
3) Those who believe have been born of God (John 1:13).
a) Not born of blood –
b) Not born of the will (desire) of the flesh-
c) Not born of the will of man –
d) Born of God –
Conclusion
Northwest Bible Church – March 11, 2012 – Worship Service – Alan Conner
Jn. 1:5-13
Reactions to the Word
Intro
A. THE WITNESS TO THE LIGHT (vv. 6-8).
1) “A man sent from God whose name was John” (v. 6).
2) He came as a witness to the Light (vv. 7-8).
3) The purpose was that “all might believe through him.”
B. THE DARKNESS REJECTS THE LIGHT (vv. 5, 10, 11).
1) The darkness did not comprehend the light (v. 5) –
What about the light “enlightens every man” (v. 9).
2) The world did not know Him (v. 10).
3) His own did not receive Him (v. 11).
C. THOSE BORN OF GOD RECEIVE THE LIGHT (vv. 12-13).
1) As many as receive Him, who believe in His name (v. 12).
2) The right to become children of God (v. 12).
3) Those who believe have been born of God (v. 13).
a) Not born of blood –
b) Not born of the will (desire) of the flesh-
c) Not born of the will of man –
d) Born of God –
Conclusion