The Gospel of St. John: A Series of Discourses. New Edition

"The Gospel of St. John: A Series of Discourses" by Frederick Denison Maurice is a study from the 1800s that aims to explain the deep lessons of the Gospel of St. John, pointing to the importance of Jesus Christ as both God's message and a guiding light for people. Maurice's study puts importance to the spiritual and moral meanings of the text, trying to link the old messages of the Bible to how people understand things today. Maurice starts by explaining that he intends to explore the ideas presented in the Gospel of St. John, stressing that it is important to link Bible teachings to what people experience and need today. He focuses on the Gospel's beginning, "In the beginning was the Word," as most important, suggesting it shows Christ's never-ending existence and what He did in creating the world. Even though the author knows it's hard to understand the Bible, he hopes that by studying it honestly, readers can better understand these God-given truths, encouraging them to seek spiritual help and wisdom.