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The Power of the Gospel of John
The Bible Teaching Commentary
Paul J. Bucknell
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Gospel of John: Purpose | Power | Penetration | Plan
Introduction and Survey of Gospel of John: Teaching video | Audio
Purpose
The Power of the Gospel of John progressively reveals the glory of Christ through Jesus' seven 'I am' declarations in the Gospel of John. Each 'I am' has a title, description and text as well as a Seven Signs of Gospel of John diagram chart. Study questions are included.
Jesus' Seven 'I Am' Statements
B. The Power of the Gospel of John |
John takes us with him in the Gospel of John on a rough road of believing. The road is not predictable. What we think might work in our spiritual lives often does not work. In fact, it is more often the unexpected and surprising things that bring people to a deeper awareness of Christ which in turn affects their lives.
Is following Jesus Christ more like:
(1) Swimming in a pool (below left) or
(2) Swimming in the ocean (below right)?
(1) in a controlled and
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(2) in unknown and
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Walking through the Gospel of John with Christ is more like a trip into the ocean.
Each step, each encounter, leads us to unexpected revelations of the glory of Jesus Christ. What else would one expect from knowing the only Son of God, the eternal logos?
I am!
We see this same progressive revelation of Christ in His seven 'I am' statements. Each of the seven "I am" quotes in the Gospel of John reveal some significant aspect of Christ.
No man would say such things, but Jesus could say them without questions from His disciples or even His enemies!
Jesus Seven 'I am' Statements Diagram Chart
Let's look at them a bit closer below in the chart.
Explanation of Jesus' 7 'I Am' Statements |
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ReferenceBrief Quote |
TitleDescription |
The Scripture Text |
John 6:48
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The SustainerHe gives us all we need. |
I am the bread of life. |
John 8:12
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The IlluminatorHe brings the energy of light into our dark world. |
Again therefore Jesus spoke to them, saying, "I am the light of the world; he who follows Me shall not walk in the darkness, but shall have the light of life." (cf. 9:5) |
John 10:9
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The MediatorHe brings us where we otherwise could not go. |
I am the door; if anyone enters through Me, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture. |
John 10:11
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The CaretakerHe cares for us just like we need it. |
I am the good shepherd; the good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep. |
John 11:25
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The Life GiverHe brought us from death into life eternal. |
Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in Me shall live even if he dies.", |
John 14:6
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The LeaderHe guides us through all of life's difficult ways. |
Jesus said to him, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father, but through Me." |
John 15:1
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The Success MakerHe makes us unbelievably productive. |
I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. |
B. The Power of the Gospel of John
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Revelation of Christ's true nature
Knowing Christ is a step by step set of experiences.
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Regularly experience a changed life.
The more I know Christ, the more my life is affected.
Study Questions for the Gospel of John
• How has your knowledge of the glory of Christ increased over the years?
• Pray that you may grow in the wisdom and knowledge of Christ (cf. Eph 1:17).
If Christ doesn't impact our lives, then He is not known to our lives!
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