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How Bad Is the Depravity of Man?

Mar 30th, 2008 / Gospel of John

Outline—John 8

  1. Depravity is darkness (vv. 1–12)
  2. Depravity is two-dimensional (vv. 13–20)
    1. You do not know where I come from (v. 14)
    2. You judge according to the flesh (v. 15)
    3. You know neither Me nor My Father (v. 19)
  3. Depravity is earthbound (vv. 21–30)
    1. Where I go you cannot come (v. 21)
    2. You will die in your sins (vv. 21 & 24)
    3. You are from beneath (v. 23)
  4. Depravity is enslaved (vv. 31–36)
  5. Depravity is spiritually unmoved by the Word (vv. 37–38)
    1. My Word has no place in you (v. 37)
  6. Depravity is inborn (vv. 39–47)
    1. You are not able to listen to my Word (v. 43)
    2. You are of your father the Devil (v. 44)
    3. You are not of God (v. 47)
  7. Depravity dishonors Christ (vv. 48–51)
  8. Depravity seeks every opportunity to judge God (vv. 52–59)
    1. You have not known Him (v. 55)

Take Home Points

  • That anyone listens to the Word and understands is an act of God.
  • If God has quickened you, never cease to be full of awe and thanksgiving.
  • Remember the two contrasts:
    • Believers pursue light, walk in light, have light. (v. 12)
    • Unbelievers are true to Satan, stand in falsehood, through and through live the lie of unbelief. (v. 44)

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Hope by the Resurrection

Mar 23rd, 2008 / Hope

Outline—1 Peter 1:1–6a

  1. A hope the size of the universe (vv. 1–2)
  2. A hope full of life (v. 3)
  3. A hope worth the wait (v. 4)
  4. A hope with practical, daily benefits (vv. 5–6a)

Take Home Points

  • All believers are heir to the same hope, there are no exceptions.
  • This hope is wrapped up in God’s ability, not ours. We are to obey.
  • Because He holds tomorrow secure, what will you hazard for Him today?

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The Place of Divisions

Mar 16th, 2008 / Gospel of John

Outline—John 7

  1. Jesus speaks to man’s estrangement
    1. Christ teaches the proof is in engaging Him. (vv. 14–24)
    2. Some partake, some do not. (vv. 26–27)
  2. Jesus speaks to man’s lostness.
    1. Christ teaches the proof is in His purposed mission. (vv. 27–29)
    2. Some are convinced, some are not. (vv. 30–31)
  3. Jesus speaks to man’s rebellion
    1. Christ teaches the proof is in His victory. (vv. 32–34)
    2. Some yield, some do not. (vv. 35–36)
  4. Jesus speaks to man’s need
    1. Christ teaches the proof is in His sufficiency. (vv. 37–39)
    2. Some receive, some do not. (vv. 40–52)

Take Home Points

  • What tools do you bring with you to help you understand your world? Common sense, moral wisdom you have gained, education—can you “judge righteous judgment”?
  • What is making your soul thirsty today? Are you parched by health, wealth, security issues? Where do you search for satisfaction?
  • While there is breath, there is hope. Some who are doubters today will be saints by God’s grace tomorrow. God was working in lives behind the scenes in John 7—brothers of Jesus, Nicodemus, some who said He was the Christ.

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The First "Chicken in Every Pot" Political Movement

Mar 2nd, 2008 / Gospel of John

Outline—John 6

  1. The gracious signs (vv. 1–21)
    1. The mixed crowd (vv. 1–12)
    2. The mixed disciples (vv. 13–21)
  2. The patient explanation (vv. 22–59)
    1. Sovereignty—Rest your trust in Christ (vv. 22–27)
    2. Saviorhood—Recognize His authoritative mission (vv. 28–33)
    3. Satisfaction—Rely on His satisfaction of your soul (vv. 34–40)
    4. Substitution—Reckon His substitution for you (vv. 41–51)
    5. Sustenance—Receive Him Who sustains (vv. 52–58)
  3. The consequential reactions (vv. 59–71)

Take Home Points

  • Who is Christ to you? Bread of life or your meal ticket?
  • What do you value more at this moment? Fleshly profit or Spirit life (v. 63)?
  • For those standing “at the gate” like Judas, come to know the resting release of Peter’s statement in v. 69.

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