Book of John - Sunday Morning Class - Marshall Scattone
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Lesson Summary
The class began with a prayer and a brief introduction to the significance of the written word in Scripture, referencing Isaiah 28:11‑13 and Isaiah 30:8 to illustrate God’s intention for His message to endure. Marshall Scattone then introduced A.T. Robertson’s scholarship, explaining that the Greek of the New Testament is ordinary colloquial Greek, not a special Holy Ghost language, which set the stage for a deeper look at John chapter 14. He examined John 14:6‑10, teaching that Jesus is the way, truth, and life, and that knowing Jesus means knowing the Father, as reinforced by Hebrews 1:3’s depiction of Christ as the exact imprint of God’s substance. Marshall clarified the distinct persons of the Trinity using 2 Corinthians 13:14, showing that the grace of the Lord Jesus, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit are each distinct. The class concluded with reflections on how language and translation affect our understanding of Scripture, emphasizing the need for careful study and meditation on the Word.
Key Scriptures
I am the way
the effulgence of his glory, and the very image of his substance
if you had known me, you would have known my father, and from henceforth you know him and have seen him