In Jesus' final public teaching in the Gospel of John (10:22-42), the people of Jerusalem tried to pin him down. They wanted him to declare openly who he was. In keeping with his indirect public style, Jesus pointed them to his words and works. He also boldly declared, "I and the Father are one." This statement sent them looking for rocks to stone him, since they thought he was a man who made himself out to be God. They grasped that he claimed identity with God, but they got things exactly backwards. (sermon notes)
God sent his unique Son in human flesh to be the propitiation for sins, Savior of the world, and life for all who believe.
Once Jesus ascended on high, he sent the Father's promised Spirit to light up the church and empower her for her mission.
Paul began his letter to the Romans by explaining the gospel of God and its purpose to bring about the obedience of faith among...
