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The Pattern of Paul
There’s a hunger in many hearts today for clarity in preaching, for shepherds who speak not just to the Church but for the Church. If only more pastors would write letters—true epistles—to their local congregations as Paul once did. Not newsletters filled with announcements or catchy slogans, but messages rooted…
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Excommunication Is Not Legalism
The Misunderstanding of Discipline Saints Sin—but They Also Repent 1 John 1:8–9; Psalm 51; Luke 22:61–62 Main Point:A saint is one who belongs to Christ. Though they may fall into sin, they respond with confession, sorrow, and a return to Christ. Illustration: Peter denied Jesus but wept bitterly and was…
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John 1:29-34
John 1:29–34 contains John the Baptist’s direct testimony about Jesus—a climactic moment in the first chapter of John’s Gospel. This passage identifies Jesus not just as a teacher or prophet, but as the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world, the one who baptizes with the Holy Spirit, and…
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John 1:24-28
John 1:24–28 continues the interrogation of John the Baptist by the religious authorities. Having established that he is not the Christ, Elijah, or the Prophet, they now press him on why he baptizes at all. His response reveals his deep understanding of his preparatory role and sets the stage for the unveiling…
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John 1:19-23
John 1:19–23 marks the beginning of the narrative proper in the Gospel of John. The Apostle now shifts from theological prologue to historical testimony. Here, John the Baptist is formally introduced in his public ministry as the voice preparing the way for the Lord. This passage is deeply rooted in Old Testament…
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John 1:14-18
John 1:14–18 is the climax of the prologue and one of the most theologically rich passages in the New Testament. Here, the eternal Word becomes flesh, marking the incarnation of God in the person of Jesus Christ. These verses transition from cosmic themes to historical reality: the Word enters time, dwells…
Moe Bergeron 