Sermons on Jesus’s Fulfillment of the Old Testament in John’s Gospel, Presented at Pilgrim Baptist Church in Wilkesboro, North Carolina

Abstract

The Gospel of John has a timeless message to churches that serves to establish them in the centrality of Jesus Christ in Scripture and demonstrates to them the divine nature of the Holy Scriptures. Biblical theology is an essential tool in helping Christians fully dive into the message of John and appreciate the wonder and beauty of the book. Chapter 1 provides an explanation of what biblical theology is and lays the groundwork for the chapters ahead by overviewing the passages that will be covered and analyzing the literature that will be utilized in the following sermons. Chapter 2 examines the fact that Jesus, during his incarnation, became the true temple of God and his dwelling place with mankind (John 1:1–14, 50–51). Chapter 3 portrays Jesus as the provider of the messianic wine (John 2:1–11). Chapter 4 places Jesus in a pattern of notable biblical characters who met their wives at a well (John 4:1–30). Chapter 5 considers Jesus as the provider of living water (John 7:37–53). Chapter 6 explains what it means for Jesus to be the light of the world (John 8:12). Chapter 7 explores Jesus as the Good Shepherd (John 10:11–18). Chapter 8 conveys that Jesus is the true vine (John 15:1–8).