Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - John 1:1-17
The content of Jonah’s prophecy, which is described in the usual terms of ‘the word of YHWH’, is depicted as being that YHWH wanted the wickedness of Nineveh to be brought to the attention of its people. We learn later that this was because He intended to destroy it (Jonah 3:2; Jonah 3:4), but was giving prior warning so that they might have an opportunity to consider their ways. This is typical of a God Who would not destroy Sodom and Gomorrah without giving it its opportunity, even sending... read more
Wells of Living Water Commentary - John 1:1-18
Visions of the Lord Jesus Christ John 1:1-18 INTRODUCTORY WORDS The Four Gospels present the Lord Jesus Christ under four distinct aspects. The Gospel of John tells us of Christ, in His all-glorious Deity. The first chapter of the Gospel gives us a view of the Lord, under different and distinct names. What the world needs today is a new vision of Christ; and, in Him, a new vision of the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Men have been humanizing Christ, and deifying man, until they have all but... read more