John's gospel is a masterpiece. Perhaps the best thing ever written in the history of everything written. What a unique perspective John has on the most influential and important events in all of human history!
Here is one small nugget from the great gold mine.
"The Spirit gives life; the flesh counts for nothing. The words I have spoken to you are spirit and they are life." John 6.63
One of the central themes of John's gospel is life. Jesus consistently reminds us in this gospel that he is the way to life as it was meant to be. He is in fact the way, the truth and the life. He is totally synonymous with life. Life cannot be known outside of relationship with Him. Giving us that kind of life is at the heart of his mission (John 10.10).
This passage reminds us that the way to that life is mediated by His Spirit in us, not our own flesh. We can't do anything worth doing in our own strength. It is only by the power of God the Holy Spirit that any good will come of anything we are a part of. The only lasting fruit of our lives will come through and by the power of His Spirit.
What a relief!
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