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“ Excellent Discussion on a Debated Text ” Thank you for preaching on this debated text and giving your reasons for including it in your sermon series. I recently used John MacArthur’s sermons to study the Gospel of John and when he reached John 7.53-8.11 he refused to preach on this text. His reasons were basically what you gave in your discussion about the absence of ancient manuscripts that include this section of John.
I personally think this is a mistake. This passage has a beauty and depth that equals many of the other parts of John’s gospel. It is firmly grounded in biblical law, which Jesus never violated, and it expresses the wisdom, compassion and mercy of our beloved Lord Jesus. Whether it is a late addition to the Gospel or not I don’t think anyone will ever know for sure. However, God will certainly not hold anyone guilty of preaching these verses because the glory of God shines brightly in every word.
