John 1:6-8

John 1:6-8:

These verses introduce John the Baptist as a man sent from God to serve as a witness to the Light (Jesus Christ). 

His purpose is to testify about this Light so that all people might believe through his testimony. 

The passage emphasizes that John himself is not the Light, but merely a witness pointing others to it.

In a sermon on these verses, John Piper explains: “He came as a witness, to bear witness about the light, that all might believe through him. He was not the light, but came to bear witness about the light… Now there is John’s main identity in this Gospel. 

He came as a witness. He is introduced here, so suddenly and so jarringly, as a witness. 

He’s a mere human. 

He is sent by God. 

And his mission is to witness to the light.” 

Reflection:

These verses remind Christians that, like John the Baptist, our role in life is not to be the center of attention or the source of salvation, but to faithfully point others to Jesus as the true Light. 

In everyday interactions—through words, actions, and lifestyle—we are called to testify to Christ’s transformative power, inviting belief and drawing people out of darkness without seeking glory for ourselves. 

This witness fosters humility and purpose in the Christian walk.