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Expositions of Holy Scriptures - by Alexander Maclaren, D. D., Litt. D. - ST. JOHN
THE WORD IN ETERNITY, IN THE WORLD, AND IN THE FLESH
THE LIGHT AND THE LAMPS
'THREE TABERNACLES'
THE FULNESS OF CHRIST
GRACE AND TRUTH
THE WORLD'S SIN-BEARER
THE FIRST DISCIPLES: I. JOHN AND ANDREW
THE FIRST DISCIPLES: II. SIMON PETER
THE FIRST DISCIPLES: III. PHILIP
This volume offers a thorough yet accessible walk through the opening fourteen chapters of the Gospel of John, beginning with the iconic prologue that introduces the eternal Word becoming flesh. The author unpacks key images such as light, life, and the threefold testimony of John the Baptist, linking them to the broader narrative of divine incarnation. Readers are guided through the first encounters with the disciples, the early miracles at Cana and at the temple, and the subtle theological contrasts that set John apart from the other Gospels.
Each section blends careful exegesis with practical reflections, highlighting how themes of grace, truth, and the believer’s new birth resonate for modern ears. The commentary balances scholarly insight—drawing on related passages from Revelation and the epistles—with a pastoral tone that invites personal contemplation. Listeners will come away with a clearer picture of how the Gospel’s opening lays the foundation for the journey of faith that follows.
Language
en
Duration
~22 hours (1294K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Charles Franks, David King and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
Release date
2005-05-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1826–1910
Remembered as one of the great expository preachers of the Victorian era, he spent decades in Manchester turning biblical sermons into writing that stayed widely read long after his lifetime. His work is valued for its warmth, clarity, and close attention to the text.
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