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John 8:32,36: Truth and Freedom And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.'85 If therefore the Son shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.'97Joh_8:32; Joh_8:36. 1. In the text we find united two of the greatest words in our language. There are perhaps no words in the language … Continue reading “320. JOHN 8:32,36: TRUTH AND FREEDOM”

John 8:46: The Sinlessness of Christ Which of you convicteth me of sin?'97Joh_8:46. It has some times been inferred from the context of these words that the word '93sin'94 really means here intellectual rather than moral failure: '93Which of you convicteth me of error? And if I say the truth, why do ye not believe … Continue reading “321. JOHN 8:46: THE SINLESSNESS OF CHRIST”

John 7:37: Living Water Now on the last day, the great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink.'97Joh_7:37. 1. The occasion and date of this great saying are carefully given by the Evangelist, because they throw much light on its significance and … Continue reading “318. JOHN 7:37: LIVING WATER”

John 8:12: The Light of the World Again therefore Jesus spake unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in the darkness, but shall have the light of life.'97Joh_8:12. 1. Jesus spoke these words in the Temple at Jerusalem. He was sitting in the treasury, within … Continue reading “319. JOHN 8:12: THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD”

John 6:68: To Whom shall We go? Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life.'97Joh_6:68. 1. The situation in which our Lord found Himself at this stage in His career is full of pathos. He began His ministry in Jud'e6a, and His success there seemed to … Continue reading “316. JOHN 6:68: TO WHOM SHALL WE GO?”

John 7:17: The Will to Know If any man willeth to do his will, he shall know of the teaching, whether it be of God, or whether I speak from myself.'97Joh_7:17. 1. The Feast of Tabernacles was in progress in Jerusalem when Jesus entered the Temple to teach. A circle of Jews were gathered round … Continue reading “317. JOHN 7:17: THE WILL TO KNOW”

John 4:24: True Worship God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship in spirit and truth.'97Joh_4:24. 1. The conversation between Christ and the woman of Samaria began on common topics. By and by it became more deep and interesting. He to whom all things here were types could not converse without a … Continue reading “314. JOHN 4:24: TRUE WORSHIP”

John 6:37: Christ's Doctrine of Election All that which the Father giveth me shall come unto me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.'97Joh_6:37. 1. After claiming to be the Bread of Life, and condemning the Jews' attitude towards Himself, Jesus announced His assurance that notwithstanding their unbelief all … Continue reading “315. JOHN 6:37: CHRIST’S DOCTRINE OF ELECTION”

John 3:16: The Amazing Gift of Love For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life.'97Joh_3:16. 1. This is perhaps the favourite text in the Bible'97one of the first texts which we learn as children, and one whose meaning … Continue reading “312. JOHN 3:16: THE AMAZING GIFT OF LOVE”

John 4:13-14: No More Thirst Jesus answered and said unto her, Every one that drinketh of this water shall thirst again: but whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall become in him a well of water springing up unto eternal … Continue reading “313. JOHN 4:13-14: NO MORE THIRST”