1. What is it? “Change” and “Exchange” “Reconciliation is the work of God for man in which God undertakes to transform man and make possible and actual his eternal fellowship with a holy God.” (John Walvoord) The ‘heart’ of the gospel; a key element of At-One-Ment: Sacrifice; Propitiation; RECONCILIATION; Redemption 2. Why is it necessary?…
1. THE NEED FOR JUSTIFICATION In Gen 3:23-24 we read of Adam & Eve being “put out” or ejected from the Garden of Eden. They were then outside of God’s Kingdom because of their sin. Every human being who has been born since that time is born outside God’s Kingdom. That’s why Jesus says to…
1) FALSENESS! We are the offspring of Abraham and have never been enslaved to anyone (v33). Slaves to elitism, self-righteousness and sin 2) FAITH! Abiding in the word, knowing the truth, knowing the Son 3) FREEDOM! If the Son sets you free you will be free indeed! Free from sin’s slavery, free to become a…
1. Joined together WITH him Remember what you were … 2. Growing together FROM him Recognise what you are becoming … 3. Living together LIKE him Rejoice in the grace of Christ, the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit …
1. CLAIM (v12) a) Context: time (7:37, 8:2), place (8:20) and Bible (Is 42:6, 49:6; Jn 1:9, 3:19) b) Content: personal, exclusive, extensive, extravagant Note: “Whoever follows….” 2. CONTEST (v13-30) a) Sources: who can you trust? Jesus’ knowledge and their ignorance v14. Their judgements – human v15, 7:24 b) Sin: they will die in sin…
1. She was Caught 2. They were Cruel 3. Everyone was Condemned 4. Jesus exercised Justice 5. Jesus applied the Truth 6. Jesus offered Grace
1) PAIN Jesus on the cross 2) PARDON “Lord remember me” 3) PEACE “Today, you will be with Me in Paradise”
Jesus says: “Come to Me and Drink” 1. It’s an Invitation with a Condition You realise you’re thirsty 2. It’s an Invitation that offers Contentment Drink and never be thirsty again 3. It’s an Invitation that has a Consequence What flows in also flows out Come to the Well of Salvation – Jesus, the Giver…
1) THE WORLD’S GREATEST LOVE The love of God 2) THE WORLD’S GREATEST NEED Rescue for a perishing world 3) THE WORLD’S GREATEST GIFT God’s only begotten Son – Jesus of Nazareth 4) THE WORLD’S GREATEST CHOICE Whosoever believes
1. WHO is this man? We’ve heard what others are saying We know his ancestry We’ve seen his ministry 2. WHAT does he mean? Earthly-mindedness is of no heavenly use 3. “WHEN the Christ appears, will he do more [signs] than this man has done?” Water into Wine Healing the Sick Feeding 5000 Walking on Water…