The Word made known

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How does God make Himself known in a world drowning in noise? What happens when the eternal Word—the very Creator—steps into His creation? Pastor Harry takes us deep into John 1:6-13, unpacking the profound revelation of how light entered our darkness.

At the heart of this passage stands John the Baptist, divinely commissioned as the first witness to Christ. Far from generating light himself, his sole purpose was to point to it. This reflects our own calling as believers—not to shine our own light but to reflect His glory. The Greek term "martyria" (witness) reminds us that true testimony often comes at great cost, challenging our modern tendency to exchange the gospel of self-denial for messages of comfort and prosperity.

Most startling is the tragic rejection described: "He came to his own, and his own people did not receive him." The Creator entered His creation only to face rejection from those who should have recognized Him first. Yet amid this darkness shines an incomparable hope—"to all who did receive him...he gave the right to become children of God." This new birth comes not from human will or effort but solely from God's sovereign grace. Even the faith through which we believe is described as a divine gift, guarding us against pride and establishing salvation as entirely of grace.

Whether you're wrestling with questions about God's sovereignty in salvation, struggling to be an effective witness, or seeking to understand what it truly means to be "born of God," this episode offers biblical clarity and spiritual encouragement. Join the conversation by texting us your questions for our upcoming Q&A episode!

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