Message: “Pilate Questions Jesus’ Kingship” from Matt Chapin
Matt Chapin - December 3, 2023
Pilate Questions Jesus' Kingship
In John 18:33-38, Pilate questions Jesus about being the "King of the Jews," a politically charged title, to which Jesus clarifies his kingship is spiritual, not of this world, defined by bearing witness to truth, not earthly power. Jesus explains that if His kingdom were earthly, His followers would fight, but instead, He came to testify to truth, a truth recognized by those who belong to it.
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.
