Hungry for joy that actually lasts? We explore how John 1 moves us from believing about God to truly knowing Jesus—and why that shift changes everything. Pastor Carl unpacks what it means to receive Him, become children of God, and experience the fullness of grace and truth that doesn’t run dry. Along the way, we confront common assumptions, like “everyone’s a child of God,” and clarify the difference between bearing God’s image and being adopted into His family through new birth.

We walk through the mystery and beauty of the Word made flesh—God stepping into His own creation so we could behold His glory up close. Truth isn’t an abstract idea; truth is a person who speaks, heals, and restores. Grace isn’t a vague kindness; it’s unmerited favor that meets us where we are and brings us home. From John’s firsthand testimony to the humility of John the Baptist, we see how the spotlight shifts to Jesus: the One who came after, yet was before; the One who baptizes with the Holy Spirit and with fire; the One who reveals the Father and invites us into real fellowship.

You’ll hear why new birth isn’t earned by effort, heritage, or human will, but received by faith through the Spirit. You’ll also hear a clear, practical invitation: turn from self‑reliance and bring your sin to the Savior who gives His righteousness in return. If you’ve longed for a relationship that anchors your soul, this journey through John opens a fresh path—grace upon grace, truth that liberates, and joy that grows as you walk with Him.

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