We Have Found the Messiah! John Chrysostom: Andrew’s words are the expression of a soul that longs for His presence, looking for His coming from above, and is so ecstatic when what he is looking for happens that he hurries to tell others the good news. John 1:35-42 The next day again John was standing … [Read More...] John 1:35-42

This Is the Son of God! J.C. Ryle: Christ is a SAVIOR. He did not come on earth to be a conqueror, or a philosopher, or a mere teacher of morality. He came to save sinners. He came to do that which man could never do for himself - to do that which money and … [Read More...] John 1:29-34

Who Are You? F.B. Meyer: We need to cultivate more of this lovely spirit, content to stand in the shade and cast a light on the blessed Lord.   John 1:19-28 And this is the testimony of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, “Who are you?” He confessed, … [Read More...] John 1:19-28

He Has Made Him Known Charles Haddon Spurgeon: In Christ Jesus the Lord dwelt among men, as God of old dwelt in His sanctuary in the midst of the tribes of Israel. This is very delightful and hopeful for us: the Lord God doth dwell among us through the incarnation of His Son. John 1:15-18 … [Read More...] John 1:15-18

We Have Seen His Glory John Chrysostom: He became the Son of Man, who was God’s own Son, in order that He might make the sons of men to be children of God.   John 1:14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the … [Read More...] John 1:14

Children of God Augustine: That same only Son, by Whom He created all things, is the One He sent into this world so that He might not be alone but have adopted brothers and sisters.   John 1:9-13 The true light, which gives light to everyone, was coming into the world. He was in the … [Read More...] John 1:9-13

A Man Sent from God Harry Ironside: You cannot see a voice, you can only hear it. John did not want them to become occupied with him. It was his delight simply to exalt the One whose herald he was, and in this John becomes the example for every servant of God. John 1:6-8 There … [Read More...] John 1:6-8

The Light Shines A.W. Pink: It is only in Christ that God is fully told out. He was God, the Son, manifest in flesh. And so fully and so perfectly did He reveal God, He could say, "He that hath seen me hath seen the Father”. John 1:2-5 He was in the beginning with God. All … [Read More...] John 1:2-5

In the Beginning J.C. Ryle: Before the mountains were brought forth, or the earth and world were formed, Jesus Christ was like the Father, very God. From the beginning He was foreordained to be the Savior of sinners. John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word … [Read More...] Introduction & John 1:1