The Messiah’s Mission

Summary

The sermon, referencing John 20:30-31, emphasizes that the purpose of John's Gospel is to help us believe Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and thus have eternal life. Key to this belief is understanding Jesus as the Messiah, the Anointed One, who perfectly fulfills the roles of Prophet, Priest, and King foreshadowed in the Old Testament. The practical conclusion is that we must see Jesus not just as a teacher, but in the fullness of His mediatorial role as the one perfect Prophet, Priest, and King, the complete fulfillment of ancient prophecies.