**The Word Became Flesh – A Revealing Exploration of John 1:14**

In this outstanding and thought-provoking presentation, we continue our expositional series on what Christadelphians believe. Harry Tennant delivers a wonderful, scripture-centred examination of one of the most profound truths in the Bible: that the Word was made flesh. This is not a dry theological exercise but an inspiring journey into the heart of God's purpose, revealing how Jesus Christ—truly and uniquely the Son of God—embodies the very mind of God. From creation to the virgin birth, from the Old Testament prophecies to the perfect life of our Lord, this talk illuminates the beautiful consistency of God's plan. Join us as we honour the Son who shared our nature, overcame temptation, died for our sins, and now sits exalted at the Father's right hand.

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## Chapters

00:00 - Introduction: John 1:1-14 and the uniqueness of Christ

03:00 - The nature of God’s Word: creation and consistency

07:30 - Christ: the pre-eminent purpose in God’s mind

10:00 - “Before Abraham was, I am” – understanding Christ in the Old Testament

14:30 - The working of God’s Word through prophecy

17:30 - The virgin birth: Mary’s faith and the Word made flesh

22:30 - Jesus as a child: growing in wisdom and obedience

27:30 - The image of the invisible God: Father and Son distinguished

32:30 - Christ’s true death, resurrection, and exaltation

36:30 - Explaining “pre-existence” passages: God’s foreknowledge

42:00 - The Word radiated in Jesus’ life and teaching

45:10 - Conclusion: What a word is this!

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## Bible Verse Categories

📖 John 1:1-14 – The Word made flesh

📖 Hebrews 1:1-2 – God spoke by His Son

📖 Genesis 1:3 – Let there be light

📖 Isaiah 55:10-11 – God’s Word accomplishes His purpose

📖 Luke 1:38 – Mary’s submission

📖 Luke 2:52 – Jesus increased in wisdom

📖 Philippians 2:8-9 – Obedience unto death and exaltation

📖 John 10:30 – I and my Father are one

📖 Romans 8:28-29 – Conformed to His image

📖 Revelation 1:18 – He that liveth and was dead

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**Video Title:** Conversations: Geoff Dawe Talks About His Faith (A Christadelphian Perspective)

**Description:**

Join us for a **thought-provoking** and **insightful** conversation with brother Geoff Dawe as he shares the reasons for his faith. This is an **expositional** discussion that goes beneath the surface, revealing why the Holy Scriptures are a dependable, divinely inspired roadmap for our lives.

Geoff openly discusses his spiritual journey, from being raised in a Christadelphian family to making the faith his own through personal conviction. He shares a **wonderful** and relatable encounter with atheist friends, challenging the assumptions of modern secularism and revealing why belief in God is not a blind leap, but a reasoned response to evidence.

What makes this discussion truly **outstanding** is its focus on Bible prophecy as the ultimate proof of God’s existence and plan. Geoff demonstrates how the **revealing** of God’s purpose—particularly the regathering of the nation of Israel—stands as a powerful, verifiable witness in today’s world. We explore the consequences of obedience and disobedience as laid out in Deuteronomy, the sure hope of the Messiah’s return, and the coming Kingdom of God on Earth.

If you have ever questioned the validity of the Old Testament or wondered how prophecy confirms Scripture, this video is for you.

**Chapters:**

00:00 - Introduction & Geoff’s Family Background

02:23 - Making the Faith Your Own: Personal Conviction

05:20 - A Conversation with Atheists: Evolution vs. Design

10:38 - Why Prophecy is the Key to Faith

13:45 - Deuteronomy 28: The Blessings and the Curses

27:40 - The Regathering of Israel: Prophecy Fulfilled

37:31 - The Old Testament: Did Jesus Believe It?

52:05 - The Days of Noah & Lot: Signs of Christ’s Return

1:08:06 - The Hope of the Kingdom: Righteousness & Peace

1:10:19 - Conclusion: An Informed Decision

**Bible Verse Categories:**

📖 Deuteronomy 28:15-68 (The scattering of Israel for disobedience)

📖 Jeremiah 16:15 & 23:3 (The regathering of God’s people)

📖 Isaiah 43:9-10 (Israel as God’s witnesses)

📖 Luke 24:25-27 (Jesus expounding the Old Testament)

📖 2 Samuel 7:12-16 (The promise of an eternal throne to David)

📖 Isaiah 11:1-9 (The righteous reign of the Branch of Jesse)

📖 Luke 21:24-28 (The times of the Gentiles and the return of Christ)

**Tags:** Christadelphian, Bible Prophecy, Faith, Geoff Dawe, Israel, Old Testament, Bible Study, Second Coming, Kingdom of God, Christian Apologetics, Evolution vs Creation, Bible Truth, Hope of Israel, End Times, Book of Deuteronomy, Jeremiah, Isaiah

**Closing Statement:**

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Today’s readings.. (Joshua 12), (Isaiah 16), (2 Timothy 2)

We continue with our reading and reflections on the final epistle that Paul wrote: our chapter (2) begins with his encouragement to Timothy, “my child, be strengthened by the grace that is in Christ …” He encourages him to “share in the suffering as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.” [v.3]

Paul is “bound with chains as a criminal”, but says, “the word of God is not bound.” [v.9]  Today, with widespread translation and printing and websites, the word of God is more unbound than ever before, but how few are taking notice of it, especially in western countries which are overflowing with fleshly distractions and “the love of money.” 

Paul and Timothy are examples to us; Paul declares, “I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.” [v.10]

Before his conversion Paul served himself, developing his ego as a Pharisee, blind to “the way” – the way of Christ; the human ambitions he then had, in a sense, “died” outside Damascus.  Among the early believers inspirational sayings began to circulate and Paul includes one in this letter, “The saying is trustworthy, for: ‘If we have died with him, we will also live with him; if we endure, we will also reign with him.” [v.11.12]  

This saying remains totally true today, have we “died with” him?  Our thoughts immediately go to Paul’s words to the Colossians, “Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness … for on account of these the wrath of God is coming” [ch. 3 v.5,6] 

As the moral restraints on our world totally disintegrate, even more endurance will be required – and our endurance will need to include the confession of our faith in Christ for v.12 in today’s chapter concludes Paul’s quotation of the ‘saying’ – “if we deny him, he also will deny us; if we are faithless, he remains faithful …” to his promise that “if we endure, we will also reign with him.”

Today’s readings.. (Joshua 11), (Isaiah 15), (2 Timothy 1)

The final letter of the Apostle Paul was his second letter to Timothy.  His opening verses after his usual greeting is to write of Timothy’s faith.  Note how he expresses it, “I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and now, I am sure, dwells in you as well.” [Ch.1 v.5]  We know nothing of his father, except he was a Greek, although his mother was a Jewess (Acts 16 v.1).

What a lesson this is of the valuable role of women in their commitment to Christ and the inspiration they can give to children and grandchildren, we know well the commitment that was obviously in the women who went to the tomb on the morning of the resurrection.  In the next verse Paul writes, “For this reason (your faith) I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands” [v.6].  

A “sincere faith” is an essential ingredient in any natural abilities and talents we have.  In those days abilities or gifts were given by Apostles such as Paul.  His first letter to the Corinthians illustrates the range of such abilities, many of which we would see as “natural” – such as wisdom and knowledge (1 Cor. 12 v.8] Paul desires “especially that you may prophesy.” [14 v.1] which means, to reveal God’s attitude and purpose, not necessarily to predict the future – this is evident in the Old Testament prophets such as Jeremiah.  Today God’s word should “fan into flame” our desire to use our various abilities to do as much work as we can for our Lord.

Back in the letter to Timothy we noted the next 2 verses (7 & 8) “for God gave us a spirit not of fear, but of power and love and self control.  Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord …”  In so many countries in the world the message of Christ is now held in low regard, so it is now more necessary than ever to develop this spirit of strength of mind to enhance our “sincere faith” and follow in the footsteps of Timothy.  

How would someone who knows you well write about your faith?

Today’s readings.. (Joshua 10, (Isaiah 14), (1 Timothy 6)

It is evident that when Paul wrote his first letter to Timothy whom he had left “at Ephesus that you may charge certain persons not to teach any different doctrine …” [ch.1 v.3,] that already there were those who were trying, using their own ‘wisdom’, to ‘improve’ on the true teaching they had received.  In today’s ch. 6, Paul tells Timothy, “if anyone teaches a different doctrine and does not agree with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and the teaching that accords with godliness, he is puffed up with conceit and understands nothing.  He has an unhealthy craving for controversy … “ [v.3,4]  

Each generation since then has needed to heed Paul’s warning, the failure to do this is the reason why we have so many different churches. It results, all too often, in the basic instincts of human nature being displayed.  Paul says such people are “deprived of the truth” and, even worse they see “godliness as a means of gain” [v.5], and so we have seen wealthy churches emerge with leaders who display an affluent lifestyle. 

We saw in ch. 5 that Paul is not saying it is wrong for “those who labour in preaching and teaching” to receive support for “the labourer deserves his wages” [v.17,18]

But Paul himself, as we read 4 days ago, in writing his 2nd letter to the Thessalonians said, “nor did we eat anyone’s bread without paying for it, but … worked night and day, that we might not be a burden to any of you” [3 v.7,8]. Paul was a tentmaker [Acts 18 v.3] and set a worthy example.

His aim in life should be, Paul tells Timothy, to “Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness.  Fight the good fight of faith.  Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called …”   [6 v.11,12]

 Timothy is to encourage them “to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share, thus storing up treasure for themselves …” [v.18,19] for the kingdom. Let us all do this, trying at the same time to correct “anyone who teaches a different doctrine” and develop our understanding of “the words of our Lord Jesus Christ” and the other writings God has caused to be written and preserved – as much as we can – and then make greater efforts to put them into practice. 

Today’s readings.. (Joshua 9), (Isaiah 13), (1 Timothy 4,5)

Isaiah ch. 13, todays’ reading, appears to have a double application: it tells us [v.1] it is an “oracle concerning Babylon,” but much of its content is remarkably parallel to the ‘Babylon’ described in the book of Revelation.  It is enlightening to note that the word ‘Babylon’ in the Hebrew is actually ‘Babel’; part of this chapter appears to be about the ‘Babel’ of the last days.

In the days of Isaiah Assyria was the enemy Israel feared, Babylon was not yet a nation to be feared. Isaiah is caused to write of “The sound of the uproar of kingdoms, of nations gathering together! The LORD of hosts is mustering a host for battle … the weapons of his indignation to destroy the whole land”  [v.4,5]  What “land” is to be destroyed?     The same Hebrew word (eretz) is translated as “earth” in v13, “the earth will be shaken out of its place, at the wrath of the LORD of hosts in the day of his fierce anger”.  To our way of thinking it should be understood as “earth” in both places. 

We note the context, look at v.9 -11, “Behold, the day of the LORD comes, cruel, with wrath and fierce anger …the sun will be dark at its rising and the moon will not shed its light. I will punish the world for its evil, and the wicked for their iniquity”   This describes a far greater calamity than when Babylon destroyed Jerusalem and brought to an end the kingdom established under David and Solomon. We must seriously consider how it describes the world today, with its’ world-wide ungodliness when “every way of man is right in his own eyes” [Prov, 21 v.2] and there is no thought that an all-seeing Creator even exists.

  Are we to expect physical signs – will the sun “be dark” and “the moon will not shed its light”?   Jesus made some awesome prophecies, that “there will be great earthquakes, and in various places famines and pestilences and there will be terrors and great signs from heaven” [Luke 21 v.11]  But he also said, “there will be such tribulation as has not been from the beginning of the creation  … if the Lord had not cut short the days, no human being would be saved. But for the sake of the elect, whom he chose …”  [Mark v.19,20]

Make sure you are among the elect – for “he will send out the angels and gather his elect … from the ends of the earth” [v.27]  An utterly awesome divine forecast of events – we close our eyes to it – at our peril.

Today’s readings.. (Joshua 8), (Isaiah 12), (1 Timothy 1-3)

We usually have a reasonable idea of what we are going to talk about as today progresses, also some of the things that are likely to be part of our thoughts and conversations tomorrow – but it is invaluable to meditate on what the 6 verses that make up the entire 12th chapter of Isaiah told Israel and tells us of what “you will say on that day.”  

How utterly wonderful to be among those who will say, “Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid; for the LORD God is my strength …” [v.2]   Of course, believing in God and his Son should always be the foundation on which our “strength” rests – it is not physical strength is it!  What strength of mind do you have?  How much does your mind meditate on the ultimate future? 

In v.3 we read “With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation”. This takes our thoughts to what Jesus said to the Samaritan woman at the well, “… whoever drinks of the water that I will give him …(it) … will become in him (or her) a spring of water welling up to eternal life” [John 4 v.14] We link this saying with his words “on the last day of the feast” that the one “who believes in me … out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.” [7 v.38]    After Jesus left them, “the Spirit” [v.39] was to flow out of the heart of the disciples to produce more of the words of God – on which we can (and must) feed our minds.

Now back to Isaiah, the last 2 verses vividly picture the time when the redeemed will “Sing praises to the LORD, for he has done gloriously … Shout and sing for joy. O inhabitant of Zion. For great in your midst is the Holy One of Israel.”  These words take us to “the song of the Lamb” in Revelation 15.  Let us live so that, by the grace of God we will be there to experience and sing this “in that day” 

“Great and amazing are your deeds O Lord God the Almighty!  Just and true are your ways, O King of the nations!  … For you alone are holy.  All nations will come and worship you, for your righteous acts have been revealed.” [v3,4]   At the moment they have been concealed – except to those who read and mediate on God’s word and prepare themselves for what they “will say (and sing) in that day”

Today, more than ever before, we live in a herd environment, a human herd.  Mass advertising in a great variety of media confronts us hour after hour, this creates a herd mentality. We reflected on this as we read Paul’s words this morning.  He told the Thessalonians that we “give you in ourselves an example to imitate.” [2 Thess. 3 v.9]  What do we imitate? What or who do we take as our examples in life?  An equally important question – why do we see them as examples that we might feel inclined to imitate?  Bad examples surround us!   But there are other things that are in some aspects good, but are dangerous in other ways! In these cases we need to acknowledge the good but be conscious of the potential for danger, seeing the aspects that could be deceitful, as Paul did.  

    Do you remember what he wrote about sin in Romans ch. 7?  Verse 11 challenges our understanding.  Paul wrote, “For sin, seizing an opportunity through the commandment, deceived me …” Yet, the next verse says, the “law is holy, and the commandment is holy and righteous and good.” 

What does he mean?  It appears to us that in studying the law and keeping them they became proud of their righteousness, that pride, deceived them! Now he was a follower of Christ, Paul sees life through Christ’s eyes, he now has what we might call, a down to earth perspective. He  writes, “you yourselves know how you ought to imitate us, because we were not idle when we were with you, nor did we eat anyone’s bread without paying for it … that we might not be a burden to you.” [v.7,8]  

So we need to ask ourselves – are we pulling our weight, doing our share?  We live in a world (in the west in particular) where getting something for nothing is the aim of quite a percentage of the population.  Some have seen a career in ‘Christianity’ as a means of making a living with very little hard work attached to it.  This is sometimes evident in India, especially if some overseas organisation is pouring in money. 

In this country the degree of ‘social welfare’ encourages some to try to live ‘idle’ lives, but the true believer must have an attitude that is the very opposite.  Soon we will be reading the letter to the Hebrews where it is stated, “Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God.  Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith” [13 v.7] They did not have the blessing of a Bible to read every day and we cannot help but think that, if they had, they would have read it every spare moment – and made as many such moments as possible.  Today with so many Bibles available, it is vital we ask ourselves what part does God’s word take as we live each day?    

One of the smallest “books” in the Bible is the 3rd letter of John. Let’s take our final point from what he wrote at the end of his long life. “Beloved, do not imitate evil but imitate good.  Whoever does good is from God; whoever does evil has not seen God.” [v.11]  What will you do today that you would call “good”? We should read the Bible with such dedication of mind that we “see” God.

Today’s readings.. (Joshua 5,6), (Isaiah 10), (2 Thessalonians 1,2)

Paul’s second letter to the Thessalonians shows he now has greater confidence in them, in their faith and love, this causes him “to give thanks to God … because your faith is growing abundantly, and the love of every one of you for one another is increasing.” [1 v.3] 

He commends their “steadfastness and faith in all your persecutions”  [v.4]  We are aware that there are true believers in some countries of whom this can be said today – and this is true of every generation.  As Jesus said in his message to Smyrna, “I know your tribulation and your poverty (but you are rich) … Be faithful unto death, and I will give you a crown of life.” [Rev.2 v.9,10]   Let us all be “rich in faith.”

Ukraine is much in the news these days – and there are true believers there today and we pray specially for them and for those in Iran  – and we know that Stalin wiped out our community of believers in Ukraine in the 1930s.   

We ponder the reference in the 2nd chapter  to a particular “man of lawlessness” and that there will be a “rebellion”.  We see just about everyone, in a sense, rebelling against any meaningful belief in their being a God. The “day of the Lord” then occurs.  The leader of this rebellion is “against every so-called god or object of worship” [v.4]   In a sense the ‘doctrine’ of evolution fulfils this, being against any concept of their being a God, a Creator whom humans should worship and serve. 

Humans are also worshipping money – and Jesus said, no one “can serve two Masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other.  You cannot serve God and money.” [Luke 16 v.13]  Nearly everyone is devoted to the things money can buy today. 

Finally we note Paul’s warning that “those who are perishing” will do so because “they refused to love the truth and so be saved.” [v.10]   James wrote [2 v.5], “has not God chosen those who are poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which he has promised to those who love him”  Let us be “rich” in the things our Master approves making sure we truly “love him” and that our “faith is growing abundantly”.

**YouTube Summary/Description**

**Video Title:** The Christadelphians - #11 The Christ – Whose Son Is He? – Harry Tennant

**Description:**

Join us for this outstanding and thought-provoking exposition as we explore one of the most profound questions in Scripture: Whose son is the Christ? In this wonderful presentation, Brother Harry Tennant guides us through an insightful, verse-by-verse examination of the sonship of Jesus.

We look at the two extremes of belief—from those who deny the virgin birth to the traditional creedal teaching of an eternally begotten Son. Neither, we believe, fully reflects the beautiful, consistent revelation of the Bible. Instead, we delve into what Scripture actually says: that Jesus is the uniquely begotten Son of God, born of the virgin Mary by the power of the Holy Spirit. This revealing study walks through key passages from Matthew, Luke, John, Paul’s letters, and Hebrews to show that Jesus worshipped His Father, that the Father is greater than the Son, and that Christ’s glory comes from His faithful obedience—not from a pre-existent divine nature.

This is a respectful, humble, and deeply Scriptural look at one of the most important doctrines of the faith. Whether you agree or disagree, this video will challenge and inspire you to return to the Word of God as the only foundation for truth.

**Chapters:**

00:00 – Introduction: Seeking to Know the Son

03:55 – The Virgin Birth: A Non-Negotiable Bible Truth

08:09 – Examining the Creeds: “Eternally Begotten” or Biblically Revealed?

13:41 – Old Testament Promises: Foreordained, Then Born

15:49 – Born as the Son of God (Luke 1:35, Galatians 4:4)

16:56 – Philippians 2:5-11 Explained: “Form of God” – On Earth or in Heaven?

24:40 – Jesus Worships God – Even After His Ascension

30:13 – Conclusion: Honouring Christ Without the Creeds

**Bible Verse Categories:**

📖 Colossians 2:3 – Treasures of wisdom hidden in Christ

📖 Matthew 1:20-23 – The virgin birth declared (Emmanuel, God with us)

📖 Luke 1:30-35 – The Holy One born shall be called the Son of God

📖 John 1:14 – The Word made flesh

📖 John 3:16 – God’s only begotten Son

📖 Galatians 4:4 – God sent forth His Son, made of a woman

📖 Acts 13:32-33 – “Today I have begotten you” (Psalm 2 fulfilled)

📖 Philippians 2:5-11 – Emptied Himself, took servant’s form

📖 John 20:17 – “I ascend to my God and your God”

📖 1 Corinthians 11:3 – The head of Christ is God

📖 Revelation 3:12 – “The name of my God”

📖 1 Corinthians 15:28 – The Son Himself will be subject to the Father

**Tags:**

Christadelphian, Bible study, who is Jesus, Son of God, virgin birth, Trinity examined, Harry Tennant, Biblical sonship, Philippians 2 explained, God the Father, Bible truth, Christian doctrine, respectful theology, Scriptural teaching

**Closing Statement:**

We are a Christadelphian team, Brothers and sisters of Christ, and we're passionate about delivering powerful, Scripture-based content to strengthen and inspire your faith journey. If this presentation resonated with you, help spread the encouragement—share it with a friend today!