Nativity Made New, Part Four: John

Image belongs to Blake's family.  Text font in image is "Cretino."

The fourth and final Gospel of the New Testament is shared.

By Blake

Originally posted January 21, 2010.

Like Mark, the book of John doesn't give a description of the regular Christmas story we're used to hearing.  However, in a way it still tells of Jesus' birth, though very differently than before.

John describes the "Word" that has always been with God, going on to call that Word the "light," and stating in John 1:9 that "The true light that gives light to every man was coming to the world." (NIV)

After an eloquent passage going into detail about this subject, John reveals that the One he had been speaking of was Jesus, through whom everyone can receive salvation.

Thank you for coming along though this journey into the real story behind the reason we celebrate Christmas each year.  I have thoroughly enjoyed it and hopefully you've come away from it with a positive experience.

Related BlakeOnline articles:

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  A Christmas Celebration (posted December 24, 2009)
  
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  Nativity Made New, Part One: Matthew (posted December 29, 2009)
  
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  Nativity Made New, Part Two: Mark (posted December 30, 2009)
  
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  Nativity Made New, Part Three: Luke (posted January 16, 2010)
  
  
  

By Blake; posted January 21, 2010.  Image belongs to Blake's family.  Text font in image is "Cretino."