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The Whole Purpose of John's Account (TMF:2961)

Monday, September 14, 2026
Peace to Live By: The Whole Purpose of John's Account (TMF:2961) - Daniel Litton
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       Let us not forget in finishing this discussion that the whole purpose of John in his account is really to present the character of the Lord Jesus Christ. This contrasts with Matthew, Mark, and Luke, who rather seem to show what he actually did. The desire of John is that his audience understand Jesus as truly the Son of God, and that by believing in him, individuals may gain new life. With all of this being laid out, it's time to set our gaze ahead toward the text. Let's take the plunge. Starting off... John 1:1: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made” (ESV). In the familiar way as The Book of Genesis sets forth, John starts the text with the phrase, “In the beginning.” “In the beginning.” He says, “In the beginning was the Word.” This makes plain to us, vividly, that Jesus Christ was in the beginning of our world with God.