- Introduction
- 1. John’s mission to bear witness to the light
- 2. Purpose: that all might believe
- I. LIGHT COMING INTO THE WORLD
- A. True Light
- 1. In opposition to types and shadows (Hebrews 10:1)
- 2. Source of all life (Acts 17:28)
- B. The Extent of Light in Action (1 John 2:8)
- 1. In strict sense all receive light (Romans 1:20)
- 2. Biblical sense
- II. DOUBLE REJECTION OF LIGHT (10-11)
- A. World’s Disbelief Before Incarnation
- B. His Own Family
- III. THE RIGHT OF SONSHIP (12-13)
- A. Blessings Enjoyed (Ephesians 1:5; 1 John 3:1-2
- B. Regeneration God’s Part; Faith Man’s Part
- 1. Titus 3:5
- 2. Galatians 3:26-27; 1 John 5:1
- Conclusion
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