Message: “Failing to Appreciate the Glory of Christ ” from Matt Chapin
Matt Chapin - May 21, 2023
Failing to Appreciate the Glory of Christ
John 12:36-50 serves as Jesus’ final public plea before his crucifixion, emphasizing the critical urgency of faith. It reveals that believing in Jesus is synonymous with believing in God the Father. Rejecting his message brings condemnation, not by arbitrary judgment, but by the rejecting of the life-giving light and divine truth he brought.
Scripture References: John 12:36-50
From Series: "The Gospel of John: That We May Believe"
The Gospel of John is about revealing Jesus as the divine Son of God, the promised Messiah, who offers eternal life to all who believe in Him, emphasizing His deity through powerful "signs" (miracles) and "I AM" statements, contrasting light with darkness, and focusing on Jesus as the Word made flesh, explaining God's will and love for humanity to foster faith and a deeper relationship with God.
