7 Reasons Why it Was Necessary That Jesus Became Flesh
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
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And the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us (and we saw his glory, the glory as it were of the only begotten of the Father), full of grace and truth.
John 1:14 Study Resources
Sermons
When Jesus Becomes Relevant: Grace That Changes
Dr. Robyn Kassas and Dr. Nathan Kassas
In this week’s episode of First Love, “The Hour of Relevance: Grace That Transforms,” Dr. Robyn Kassas and Dr. Nathan Kassas flow on from last week’s powerful foundation of Jesus as real, relevant, and relational, and press even deeper into the humanity of Christ. They unwrap how Jesus becomes truly relevant to our everyday lives when His grace is no longer treated as mere coverage for sin, but as divine enablement that actively changes what is out of order in us.Drawing from Titus 2:11-12 and John 1:14, they reveal grace as matchless, unmerited favor and an active power that reshapes our personality, stewards our temperament, and forms Christlike character. With wisdom and pastoral insight, Dr. Robyn and Dr. Nathan show that grace is not a license to remain unchanged, but the empowering presence of God that teaches us to deny ungodliness and live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present age. They explore how the Holy Spirit filters what we allow in, how true hearing leads to obedience, and how grace breaks the prison of un-stewarded personality so that Jesus can govern our responses, reactions, and expressions.This isn’t just about receiving forgiveness — it’s about yielding to transformation. Journey with Dr. Robyn and Dr. Nathan as they call you out of a passive, unchanged faith and into a living encounter with the Man Jesus, whose grace longs to inhabit every part of your humanity. Return to your First Love, allow His divine enablement to reshape you, and discover the joy of becoming more like the One who loved you first and still loves you best.
His Return - 2C
Jack Hibbs
Today, in this special Christmas message, Pastor Jack teaches that the first coming of Jesus was the single most powerful influence that the world has ever known or will ever know. In light of this, we are called to love the world as Jesus does and share with others not only the Good News of the Gospel, but the promise of His return.
God Came - Part 1
J. Craig Ouellette
The great revelation of the Bible is that the God of all creation clothed himself in human flesh and came into this world. But why did God come? Over a series of five messages, Pastor Ouellette shares 7 reasons why God came to this world. The first part of the series focuses on the following reasons: to fulfill a promise made in Genesis 3:15, so we could know him and to demonstrate his love for us.
Seeing God's Glory
Pastor Jack Morris
Do you feel as if you have experienced the glory of God in your life? On today’s Healing Word, Pastor Jack Morris takes us to John 1:14, where we read, “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.”This verse reminds us that God's glory isn’t some distant or abstract idea—it was revealed in the person of Jesus Christ, who stepped into our world so we could know God personally. As Pastor Morris traces the Word from the beginning of creation to Christ’s arrival, you’ll be invited to consider how His glory is still being revealed in our lives today.
Plants Call in Air Defenses
Ian T. Taylor & Mark W. Cadwallader
Some plants release "green leaf odors" when attacked, attracting wasps that paralyze attacking caterpillars. This complex interspecies communication between plants and insects shows intelligence in creation. Such systems defy the idea that these relationships "just happened" and instead point to a Creator's provision and design.
The Visit from God
Alex Dodson
God has visited us from Heaven. God has visited this world and everybody needs to know about it. We should not be hiding Christmas but we should be declaring it to all. "God has visited us and you need to know about it." That's our message. No amount of political correctness should silence that message. Christmas is a time to tell everybody about that visit from Heaven. We need to shout it from the mountain tops and declare it everywhere. "God has visited us and you need to know about it." Don't hide Christmas. Declare it to the whole nation.
John 1:14 In-Context
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But as many as received him, he gave them power to be made the sons of God, to them that believe in his name.
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Who are born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.
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And the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us (and we saw his glory, the glory as it were of the only begotten of the Father), full of grace and truth.
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John beareth witness of him and crieth out, saying: This was he of whom I spoke: He that shall come after me is preferred before me: because he was before me.
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And of his fulness we all have received: and grace for grace.
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