Sinners Convicted, Spared, Transformed (John 7:53-8:11)

In the first part of this sermon, we examine the unique textual history of John 7:53-8:11, and consider whether or not this story even counts as Holy Scripture.

In the second part of the sermon, we look at the story itself, which shows us Jesus' great and surprising compassion for sinners. Because Jesus has compassion on us, (1) he convicts us of our sins; (2) he spares us; and (3) he transforms us.

Image: Depiction of Jesus holding an open book with the text of John 1:1, from a 6th century Syriac Gospel book.