John 1: 6-9

Who is John The Baptist

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The Christmas Story

1:6 "There came a man who was sent from God; his name was John.

 

7 He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all men might believe.

 

8 He himself was not the light; he came only as a witness to the light.

 

9 The true light that gives light to every man was coming into the world. "

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This is the Word of the Lord ... It is meant to change the way that we think, and the way that we live.

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Commentary by Bob Pardue

Who is John the Baptist?

** "In this book, the name John refers to John the Baptist.

 

As Christians we are more like John the Baptist. We are not the source of God's light; we merely reflect that light. Jesus Christ is the true Light and He helps us see our way.

 

But Christ has chosen to reflect his light through his followers to an unbelieving world, perhaps because unbelievers are not able to bear the full blazing glory of his light firsthand.

 

We are commissioned to share Christ in a gentle and understanding way. One of the best ways to express yourself as a Christian is by your actions and the way you are ready to help those who do not yet understand. Our mission in life is to Go; Serve; and Share.

 

The word witness indicates our role as reflectors of Christ's light. We are never to present ourselves as the light to others, but are always to point them to "Christ, the light."

Stay tuned for the rest of the Christmas Story.

Love in Christ

- Bob

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