John 15a – Nine Reasons Why John 15:2a and 6 (Probably) Refers to Unbelievers
John 15:2a Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away (all Scripture in ESV) John 15:6 If anyone does not abide in me he is...
John 14b – Four Ways to Say the Same Thing
As we read through the Gospel of John, you might’ve noticed that Jesus has a knack for saying things, then saying it again in a different...
John 13b-14a – Mansions of Glory
The first draft of my sermon this week was originally nearly an hour long. Though some people would be willing to sit through that, I’m...
John 13a: What Day of the Week Was the Last Supper?
If a Christian were asked, “What day of the week was Jesus crucified?”, his or her answer would be, “Good Friday!” Jesus was...
John 12b – Did Jesus Believe in Two Isaiah’s?
The titular question of this blog may sound silly to most people in the pew, but it would be commonplace among Old Testament critical...
John 12a – Do John and the Synoptic Gospels Agree?
The Gospel of John is very different than the other three Gospels (commonly called the “Synoptic” Gospels – a word which means...
John 11 – Four Days in the Grave
During my study of John 11 this week, there were a few tidbits and issues that came up that I knew I wouldn’t be able to fully work out...
John 10 – Shepherd Metaphors in the Old Testament
In John 10, Jesus says, “I am the Good Shepherd.” Some historical knowledge of what shepherds did for their sheep will bring a great...
John 9 – Does God Hear the Prayers of Sinners?
The blind man states in John 9:31 – “We know that God does not listen to sinners, but if anyone is a worshiper of God and does his...