What does it mean to serve? John 9:29 We know that God spake unto Moses: as for this fellow, we know not from whence he is. They came into being not absolutely, but in relation to mankind. At John 1:17 all of the Bibles use the word "truth"---except for the three that don't. âIn the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.â 16 And of his fulness have all we received, and grace for grace. This is good news with powerful meaning for all people, at all times, everywhere. 37 D. A. Carson, The Farewell Discourse and Final Prayer of Jesus: An Exposition of John 14-17 (Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 1980), pp. God's Word is reality. Grace and truth came by Jesus Christ, &c.â The word εγενεÏο, rendered came, here implies, that grace and truth were exhibited, or appeared. This is not just good news for the coming Christmas season. John 1:17. He knew His hour had come, He loved His own, and He knew the enemy. John 12:1-17 New International Version (NIV) Jesus Anointed at Bethany. Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers. The gospel of John describes Jesus as the "Word" of God, using the Greek word logos. I suspect that John may have intended both ideas. . But the law could only show us how sinful and broken we were (Romans 3:20). John 1:17 ESV - For the law was given through⦠| Biblia 4 hHe will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and ideath shall be no more, jneither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the ⦠For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. John 1:17. â (3b). The word for âgloryâ (NT: 1391, dóxan, dóxee) used in each passage is identical in meaning and grammatical use. 14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. The old system was one of "law," and "shadows," and "burdensome rites;" "this" was full of mercy to mankind, and was true in all things. The NRSV accents the symbolic or spiritual aspect of the metaphor of new birth, and thus renders the Greek as âborn from above. Thank You that in Christ all the righteous requirements of the law that I am unable to fulfill, were fulfilled on my behalf, by Christ Jesus my Saviour . Because. ( NASB: Lockman) Greek: hoti o nomos dia Mouseos edothe, (3SAPI) e charis kai e aletheia dia Iesou Christou egeneto. But only through Christ is the fullness of grace and truth fully realised. John 8:32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. Following the turning of water into wine, the narrator says, "This beginning of Johnâs words do not mean that the Law given through Moses was erroneous. 17 For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. THIS SERMON WAS DELIVERED ON JANUARY 3, 2015 The apostle John made a rather startling statement in the first chapter of his Gospel. Further, in the gospel we have a discovery of the most important truths to be received by the understanding, as well as of the richest grace to be embraced by the will ⦠The Being who has been present in the Evangelist's mind from the opening of the Gospel is now first named. Now, secondly, look at the other contrast that is here, between giving and coming. The Message says, "This endless knowing and understanding." The less obvious, but I would argue more important, challenge is not allowing the worldâs most famous Bible verse to cloud the significant and even scandalous message of Jesus ⦠Continue reading "Commentary on John 3:1-17" Grace without truth would render God a liar, for there is none good no, not one - but truth without grace would condemn humanity to eternal separation from God. Johnâs words do not mean that the Law given through Moses was erroneous. What does John 1:17 mean? But thanks be to God that He deals with us on the basis of grace AND truth so that whosoever believes on Christ will not perish but have everlasting life. The two clauses, "the law was given," "grace and truth came," without the copula or qualifying particles, illustrate the parallelism which is characteristic of John's style (see on John 1:10). John 1:17 - For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. It is poetic proseâprose with the soul of poetryâprose that, like poetry, packs layers of meaning in a word or phrase. KittyKat. This does not mean that what was in the law was not true. My God My Father (Easter Reflections - (6). Lv 6. In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. To "abide" means that we "hold to" (NIV) or "continue in" (NRSV, KJV) Jesus' teaching (cf. ." This verse is delivered in opposition to the Ebionites, who preferred Moses to the Lord Jesus. [â See verse text â] Verse 17 explains an important difference between the ministries of Moses and Jesus. 38 Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are from the NET Bible. Bible Study John 13:1-17 Servant Leadership - Real Meaning of Feet-Washing Chapter 13 to 16 recorded the events and discussion of Jesus with His disciples in the upper room. 15 John bare witness of him, and cried, saying, This was he of whom I spake, He that cometh after me is preferred before me: for he was before me. 1 decade ago. John 1:16, KJV: "And of his fulness have all we received, and grace for grace." Biblical Commentary (Bible study) John 3:1-17 EXEGESIS: JOHN 2, 7, AND 19. 1 decade ago. To determine the time frame I began by seeking to understand the meaning of the Greek word translated as beginning (i.e. 4 In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. John is merely saying that grace came and a complete telling, or revealing, of the truth was made through the MediatorâJesus Christ our Savior. Compare Romans 4:15; Romans 10:4; Galatians 3:10. . Giving the ground of the statement that Christians received new and richer gifts of grace: the ground being that the law of Moses was a limited and narrow enactment, while Jesus Christ imparted the fullness of grace and truth which was in Him (John 1:14). John 1:1 â Was the Word = âthe news spreadâ (eén ho lógos) 3. Compare 1 Corinthians 1:30, where it is said of Christ, He was made (properly, became, εγενήθη) unto us wisdom and righteousness, etc. By Moses - By Moses, as the servant of God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. Came into being as the development of the divine plan inaugurated in the law, and unfolding the significance of the gift of the law. He could have been thinking of God"s grace in Jesus Christ superseding His grace through Moses and continuing to supply the Christian day by day. Exodus 20:1-17 And God spake all these words, saying, ⦠grace. is a series of one-year devotional guides through each gospel, using one short scripture passage each day and following the Gospel in sequential order. The gospel is here, as in other places, called grace. . John is merely saying that grace came and a complete telling, or revealing, of the truth was made through the MediatorâJesus Christ our Savior. Jesus' teaching on the vine and the branches isn't like most of the parables in the Synoptic Gospels, which are usually stories with one or more spiritual points. The same three things should motivate our service for the Lord. II. 2 John 3; Ephesians 2:8-10; Colossians 1:19-20; Comments. Another English equivalent is the word "genuine"âGod's Word is genuine. The obvious challenge in preaching this reading may seem to be how to say anything fresh, meaningful, and new about the worldâs most famous Bible verse. Source(s): Reasoning. This is the opposite of running hot for a short period of time, and then coasting. What glorious grace what a wonderful truth - for grace and truth in all its fullness came through Jesus Christ. John 13:1-17 . Thank You that in Him I am saved and have all things richly to enjoy, in His name I pray, AMEN. What does it mean to serve? However, the Law served as a tutor leading to Christ . was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ. [â See verse text â] In verse 18, "seeing God" is meant in the sense of seeing God the Father in a physical, literal sense. John 1:17 - Grace and Truth . God chose to reveal Himself in certain forms in the past, but He is essentially a Spirit (John 4:24). At John 1:17 all of the Bibles use the word "truth"---except for the three that don't. Loving Father thank You for Your gracious kindness. 14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. A.1 This claim presupposes certain knowledge Like many of the previous âI amâ claims of Jesus - âI am the bread of lifeâ, âI am the light of the worldâ, âI am the good shepherdâ - this claim presupposes certain knowledge in his hearers: The âbreadâ claim presupposed knowledge of the manna which God sent âfrom heaven.â The âlightâ claim presupposed knowledge of God as the Light of Israel, of Israel âs intended role of bringing light to the Gentiles, and of prophecies of the Messiah as the one who would bring light. What does John 1:18 mean? For the law â Working wrath, and containing shadows; was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ â Grace, opposed to the condemnation and wrath by the law, and truth, opposed to the ceremonies thereof. III. About This Devotional. 90, 91. The same three things should motivate our service for the Lord. In context, we can see that John 1:17 is elaborating on the fact that God gives ``one blessing after another.'' Is there an inferred meaning or is it merely a coincidence? The law worketh wrath Romans 4:15; it was attended with many burdensome rites and ceremonies Acts 15:10; it was preparatory to another state of things. See on by Him, John 1:3. 12 Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. The world is passing away, and also its lusts; but the one who does the will of God lives forever. JOHN 1:17 EXPLAINED. Here is what he said: John 1:17: For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ (NIV). He was the great legislator of the Jews, by whom, under God, their polity was formed. Here is what he said: John 1:17: For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ (NIV). Is there an inferred meaning or is it merely a coincidence? It is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation; But grace and truth came by Jesus Christ; For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ. 1 John 2:17(NASB) Verse Thoughts. Last week we looked at this passage of Scripture to see the reason for service. In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. Last week we looked at this passage of Scripture to see the reason for service. KittyKat. However, the Law served as a tutor leading to Christ . John 1:16, ESV: "For from his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace." We may learn from these verses: 1. that all our mercies come from Jesus Christ. Lv 6. "All true believers receive from Christ's fulness; the best and greatest saints cannot live without him, the meanest and weakest may live by him. Joh 1:17. The first thing we must note about this verse is that it refers to the previous verse. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome [ ⦠JOHN 1:17 EXPLAINED. 16 And of his fulness have all we received, and grace for grace. For the law was given by Moses Both moral and ceremonial. By saying "For", John is ⦠However, we need to understand it in a slightly different way. John 17:17. John was not intimating that there was no grace under the Law of Moses, for every sacrifice spoke of the beautiful final sacrifice, Who was to be lifted up on the cross. Jesus was moved to action by three things. 15 John bare witness of him, and cried, saying, This was he of whom I spake, He that cometh after me is preferred before me: for he was before me. John 1:17 Context. But thanks be to God that He deals with us on the basis of grace AND truth so that whosoever believes on Christ will not perish but have everlasting life. He knew His hour had come, He loved His own, and He knew the enemy. THE CONTEXT Chapter 2 tells of the wedding at Cana, where Jesus turned water into wine (2:1-11) and the cleansing of the temple (2:13-22). John 1:1-17 NIV. Moses' ministry brought knowledge of the law. Nor was he implying there was an absence of truth, for God's truth endures throughout all generations. He finished it, put the capstone on it, and revealed it to us. Jesus was moved to action by three things. John's only other use of this full Name is John 17:3 (cp Jn 20:31 where Jesus and Christ are separately used). 2. John 1:17, then, is not a statement of ``law versus grace.'' In the Beginning was the Word (John 1:1-18) I Have Called You Friends (John 1:35-51, John 15:15) Water Into Wine At the Wedding at Cana (John 2:1-11) Jesus Teaches Nicodemus (John 3:1-21) Jesus and the Samaritan Woman at the Well (John 4) Jesus Heals on the Sabbath (John 5) Jesus the Bread of Life (John 6) Jesus Heals a Man Born Blind (John 9) A special gift serving a special and preparatory purpose with reference to the Gospel: the word being appropriate to "an external and positive institution.". John 1:18 â The only begotten God = âThe Only Begotten Magistrateâ (Monogeneés Theós) John 1:1 âAt first ⦠En archeé . Th⦠Here, as in Jesus' discourse on the Good Shepherd (10:1-18), we see an extended metaphor. Source(s): Reasoning. Halo has quite a few religious allusions so I believe it John 117 was intentional. Rather than just bringing us truth, Jesus also brought us grace. Note the article with grace and truth; the grace and the truth; that which in the full sense is grace and truth. Had God dealt with mans sin on the basis of TRUTH alone, we would all perish, for by the perfect standard of the Lord, we have nothing to commend us. 2 Here a dinner was given in Jesusâ honor. John 13:1-17 . The Greek word that is translated as "truth" is also equally well translated into "real" or "reality." These 17 verses aren't long, ⦠0 1. It mentions the law as one great gift of God's grace, then Jesus Christ as a second, even greater gift. John 1:14 declares that the âWord became Flesh and dwelt among us,â defining for people everywhere who the King truly is. John 1:1 is the first verse in the opening chapter of the Gospel of John.In the DouayâRheims, King James, Revised Standard, New International, and other versions of the Bible, the verse reads: . The NRSV implies two meanings but prefers one over the other, pushing the âalternativeâ meaning (physical rebirth) into the footnote. Literally, through. Joh 1:17. And "truth", not only because it contains truth, and nothing but truth, it coming from the God of truth; and the substance of it being Christ, who is the truth; and being revealed, applied, and led into by the Spirit of truth; but because it is the truth of the types, and the substance of the shadows of the law: or these two may mean distinct things; grace may design all the blessings of grace which are in Christ, and come by him; and truth, the promises, and the fulfilment of them, which are all yea, and amen, in Christ: and when these are said to be by him, the meaning is, not that they are by him, as an instrument, but as the author of them; for Christ is the author of the Gospel, and the fulfiller of the promises, and the giver of all grace; which shows the superior excellency of Christ to Moses, and to all men, and even to angels also. Martha served, while Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with him. It ⦠Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. Christâs Security (13:1-3) It is important for us to note the fact that Jesus was completely aware of His sovereign authority, His origin, and coming destiny as He depended by faith in what the Father was doing (cf. John 5:38; 2 John 9). What Jesus Did! 13:1, 18); yet He voluntarily took the place of a slave and washed the feet of His disciples. And so, lastly, look at the contrast that is drawn here between the persons of the Founders. This does not mean that what was in the law was not true. John 1:17. He was with God in the beginning. John 1:17 seems to continue this thought and so supports this interpretation. His GRACE is offered freely and without cost to whosoever will, for the grace and favour of the Lord is showered without measure on an undeserving world. John used the Name Jesus almost as many times as all the other Gospel writers combined (there are a total of 979 uses of Jesus in the NT, and John has 242 of these uses in his Gospel. Grace without truth would render God a liar, for there is none good no, not one - but truth without grace would condemn humanity to eternal separation from God. This excludes proud boasting that we have nothing but 'we have received it,' and silenceth perplexing fears that we want nothing but 'we may receive it.'". John 1:16 Parallel Verses [â See commentary â] John 1:16, NIV: "Out of his fullness we have all received grace in place of grace already given." 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. John 1:17. Commentary on John 3:1-17 View Bible Text . He finished it, put the capstone on it, and revealed it to us. The gospel succeeded that and took its place, and thus showed the greatness of the gospel economy, as well as its grace and truth. John 1:17 - For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. Truth indeed does mean "factual," something that is right and good. The Message says, "This endless knowing and understanding." Grace and truth came by Jesus Christ - A system of religion full of favors, and the "true" system, was revealed by him. It, too, was truth, conforming to Godâs standard of holiness, righteousness, and goodness. Grace occurs nowhere else in John, except in salutations (2 John 1:3; Revelation 1:4; Revelation 22:21). John 1:17 For the Law was given through Moses; grace and truth were realized through Jesus Christ. Manâs viewpoint of the world is very different from Godâs perspective. It, too, was truth, conforming to Godâs standard of holiness, righteousness, and goodness. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. John 1:16, NASB: "For of His fullness we have all received, and grace upon grace." Jesus draws our attention to a fruitful vine and then provides two primary applications for us to learn from -- pruning the branches and abiding in the vine. Halo has quite a few religious allusions so I believe it John 117 was intentional. John 1:17. In the beginning). THIS SERMON WAS DELIVERED ON JANUARY 3, 2015 The apostle John made a rather startling statement in the first chapter of his Gospel. but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ: by grace and truth, is meant the Gospel, in opposition to the law; which is called grace, because it is a declaration of the love, and grace, of God to men; it ascribes salvation, in all the parts of it, to the free grace and favour of God; and is the means of implanting and increasing grace in the hearts of men. To view the passages that are parallel in meaning to John 17:5, below is the account in the gospels of the transfiguration and Peterâs epistle that also mentions the mount of transfiguration. John says: "For the law was given. 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