0886. 867. “This”—Distinctive Messages

867. “This”—Distinctive Messages

The distinctive message of the Gospel as found in association with Christ in John’s Gospel in connection with the word “this.” He is the—

1. Eternal Son. “This is the Son of God” (Joh_1:34).

2. Sent Christ. “This is the Christ” (Joh_4:42).

3. Predicted Prophet. “This is the Prophet” (Joh_6:14).

4. True Bread. “This is the Bread” (Joh_6:50).

5. Exceptional Man. “This Man” (Joh_7:46).

6. Eternal Life. “This is Life Eternal” (Joh_17:3).

7. Coming King. “To this End was I Born” (Joh_18:37).

8. Burdened Substitute. “This Hour” (Joh_12:27).

9. Completing Worker. “After this” (Joh_19:28).

10. Equipping Lord. “When He had said this” (Joh_20:22).

11. Risen Saviour. “On this wise He shewed Himself” (Joh_21:1).

12. Inspired Record. “Written in this Book” (Joh_20:30).

By: DR. F. E. MARSH