John 6:1-21 - Jesus Christ: The All-Sufficient Savior
The Day Water Obeyed the Will of Its Maker
Did Jesus walk on the water? Based on Matthew 14:22-33, Mark 6:45-52, and John 6:16-21 this article explains the miracle of Jesus walking on the water.
Christ's Declaration Concerning Saving Experience
An Irresistible Offer of Salvation
I Am the Bread of Life
The Confession of Peter According to John 6:69
In John 6:69, Peter confesses Jesus as "the Holy One of God." Scholarly opinion on the meaning of the Holy One of God is deeply divided. The most common solution is that the title simply means "Messiah." This article argues against such a position and suggests instead that the primary meaning of the title is that of "representation" or "agency." In Mark and Luke, it is an agency of judgment on the demons.
John 6:60-71 – Will Ye Also Go Away?
This article is an exposition of John 6:60-71.
John 6:41-59 – Jesus’ Sermon on the Bread of Life
This article is an exposition of John 6:41-59.
Chosen But Free
This article is a critical review of Norman Geisler’s Chosen But Free. The article argues that the book supports the Arminian view of election, although Geisler himself professes to be a Calvinist. The author suggests the book is aimed against the five points of Calvinism.
A Searchlight on Daily Bread (Matthew 6:11)
How should the reference to bread in Matthew 6:11 and John 6:35 be best understood? This article argues that it is an error to presuppose that this is a prayer for physical bread. and wants to remind readers of the distinction between literal bread and its use as a metaphor. The author refers to texts like Deuteronomy 8:3 and Isaiah 55:1-4 as support of a metaphorical understanding.
John 6:22-40 – Jesus’ Sermon on the Bread of Life
This article is an exposition of John 6:22-40.
John 6:1-21 – The Feeding of the Five Thousand
This article is an exposition of John 6:1-21.
Given for You
This article discusses the biblical view of the Lord's Supper, related it to the Passover feast, as well as to the death and resurrection of Christ. The author focuses on the relevance of passages like John 6:47-58 together with others.
Kept for Jesus – How Deep the Father's Love for Us
The Cutting Edge of a Hard Saying
Jesus' disciples themselves recognized that Christ's gospel of grace is a difficult message to preach (John 6:60). This message is difficult because it humbles man. However, we must not compromise this gospel message by reducing or modifying its message. Denying this message's offense to man, the role of God, or His sovereign grace is equal to preaching another gospel.
John 6:37 - A Text For all Seasons
John 6:37 is a text for all seasons, since from it Christians can find comfort when they are troubled by sin, temptation, or trials.
John 6:63 - The Spirit Gives Life
This article on John 6:63 shows that a sinner can only come to Christ and lead a spiritual life through the work of the Holy Spirit. This truth means that in preaching we should implore the Holy Spirit to bring life through the word.