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John13 EASTER - Your Ressurection
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John13 "EASTER 2019" - Your Ressurection!! Today's lesson is going to be topical. I'm sure you'll notice right away it's not from John chapter 13. In fact, I will be taking today's Scripture verses from 16 different books of the Bible. In the six main points of today's teaching the theme is centered on the thought that because Jesus arose from the grave, you will too! I don't know if you've thought about this much, but your resurrection is guaranteed. There are so many verses that give us assurance & hope that this life is only a small part of eternity and there are better things coming! Are you ready to meet God face-to-face? What will it be like? How then should we live? I know that today I'm going through a lot of verses very quickly, but if you can hang in there I think you will find a lot of encouragement of what lies ahead for the believers in Christ and His Word! 48min
John 12d The Light of the World
Pastor Nelson
John 12:34-50
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John 12:34-50 In this message I pray that the listeners will learn some valuable lessons about God's light and truth. I am so thankful that in both the Old Testament and the New we can start to understand, at least to some limited extent, what Jesus meant when He said "I am the light of the world". But I'm sure that many of you do not fully comprehend the role you should be playing as God's light. We need to be honest in our witness to others about God's coming rewards and punishment. The world needs to understand that our existence does not end at the time of death. Have your Bibles, paper and pen handy because we are going to be going through quite a few scriptures. It is always best to let Scripture interpret Scripture. 47min
John 12c Run for the Goal
Pastor Nelson
John 12:27-33
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John 12:27-33 Well today's teaching didn't go as I had planned. Funny how your preparation for a sermon may be changed by the Holy Spirit even as you stand to preach God's word. I know that God's Word will never return void and that for some reason, or some person, we ended up talking about running this race called life. Jesus ran his race toward the cross, never taking his eye off the victory that was going to be won. We must learn to do the same thing! I pray this message will give each of you some special encouragement in your race toward our ultimate goal. Folks need to be encouraged in that the prince of this world is defeated & Christ has won the victory! So come back again next week when we will talk about Jesus being the "Light of the world and the Word of truth that changes lives". 46 min
John 12b Follow Jesus & Worship Him
Pastor Nelson
John 12:20-29
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John 12:20-29 It is time for Jesus to be glorified. Like the seed that is buried to produce much fruit, Christians must keep their eyes on the prize of eternal life. That's exactly what Jesus was doing at this time, knowing that sin and death were soon to be conquered. Get ready with your pen and paper and your Bible because we are going to be looking up lots of interrelated Scriptures. The idea of "serving" Jesus is closely associated with or actually meaning "worshiping" Him. How are we to love Him who loved us so much?! You may want to contact me for my handout on "seven powerful scriptures to help you worship God". At the end of this message this handout will help bring everything together. Today, ask yourself; am I just a pew sitter, or am I a Christ follower who is willing to be totally obedient in serving and worshiping our Creator God? We are going to look at some hard Scriptures today, please open your ears to what the Holy Spirit has to say to you. 38min
John 12a The Precision of Prophecy
Pastor Nelson
John 12:1-19
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John 12:1-19 Today is an exciting day, we are having corn beef and cabbage, and lots of green goodies for our potluck after the service. But did you know the traditional St. Patty's day celebration color for Protestants is supposed to be "orange", not green!? (contact me and I'll give you the handout & about Saint Patrick. He was not a Catholic or a saint, but a fantastic Christian missionary to the very folks who once imprisoned him) Well anyway, we are also celebrating a very special event in John chapter 12, Jesus triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. But did you know that this special day was spoken of three centuries before it happened! Fact is, this occurrence happened exactly as foretold in Daniel chapter 9 and Zephaniah 9:9! Exactly 173,880 days into the future just as promised by God! This exciting message should encourage your Christian beliefs in God's prophecies and promises in the Bible, which we all need in these trying days. 41min
John 11c We Need to Kill Him
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John 11:45-57 Hopefully you've listened to last week's sermon before this one. It is so important to get the Scriptures in context. Remember Jesus had just raised Lazarus after being dead for four days! Some believed, some did not, some totally bewildered, some angry about losing their position and power. The Pharisees said "what shall we do?" The answer - try to kill the one who has power over life and death. Beware of pride and power it can lead to big sin problems. Evil clings to a lie even in the face of truth! Caiaphas, a ruthless, proud, evil man was used by God to prophesy about the truth of Jesus. The lesson; God is able to take an evil plan and use it for His good purposes. 35min
John 11b Raising Lazarus From the Dead
Pastor Nelson
John 11:17-45
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John 11:17-45 What an exciting story today! There are so many things of vital importance in this message I hope you will take some notes and maybe even underline or color in your Bible. I'm sure that when Jesus brought the rotting stinking corpse of Lazarus out of the grave everyone was in total awe. Just imagine everyone knew Lazarus was dead and now he is raised up and totally restored! the main story is pretty simple but there's a couple of underlying themes that could easily be missed if you're not careful. Like, what level of faith did Mary and Martha have? An in verse 33 what is the real meaning of Jesus groaning and being troubled? Why did Jesus cry? Picture yourself being outside Lazarus' tomb that faithful day - what would you have done? 44min
Timing, Trials & Trust
Pastor Nelson
John 11:1-16
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John 11:1-16 Today's lesson although not an easy one, is a very important one. How many of you have thought "why me Lord?" or "this can't be happening now Lord!" Well it does! God's timing is not our timing. But we need to understand that God loves us and does hear our prayers. We also need to understand that in this life God allows trials to teach us, grow us, and learn to trust Him more. This story about raising Lazarus from the dead has so many implications. When you and I read the Bible, many times we just gloss over important things and don't really meditate on what those scriptures really mean. I hope this lesson and my hand out (available if you just give me a call) will help you cope with your challenges of life. God bless you in your trials of life! 38min
John 10c Jesus Faces 3rd Stoning Attempt
Pastor Nelson
John 10:31-42
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John 10:31-42 Jesus is facing his third stoning attempt because he is claiming to be God in the flesh. The Jews understood very well what he was saying, but there are people today who still say "Jesus never claimed to be God". There are so many lessons here for us in these modern times. Plus we need to go back and examine Matthew chapter 10 to see what Jesus said about the coming persecution of his followers. Another topic taught is why do people refuse Jesus offer of love and forgiveness? There are many reasons but I will hit on a few that hopefully will help you as you testify to others about your personal experience with Jesus Christ. 48min
John 10b The Good Shepherd
Pastor Nelson
John 10:11-30
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John 10:11-30 Have you ever actually considered what a Good Shepherd is? When Jesus said he was the Good Shepherd - He literally was saying I am God in the flesh and I am here to lead you to heaven, if you will follow me. Even with an offer like that many of us human beings have a stubborn streak just like some sheep, or rebellious dogs. In this teaching you will see how closely Jesus paralleled many Old Testament promises and scriptures. As you listen you need to think about that Jesus knows those who are His, and those who will never follow Him regardless of how much love and care He would want to show them. When the Jews asked him if he was the Christ, by this time he had done so many miracles that only God could perform, the question lingers why would they even ask. Another key point is the Good Shepherd is taking care of you, always. But do you trust Him? 37min
John 10a Hearing God's Voice
Pastor Nelson
John 10:1-10
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John 10:1-10 Jesus is the good Shepherd. Jesus is the door. In these few verses there are many deep truths, that as Christ followers we need to totally understand and apply. In order to do that, we need to be able to "hear His voice". It was totally amazing that today during our body life so many people testified as to their actually hearing the voice of God in their particular situation. YES you too can hear God's voice and His direction for your life! Do you want to know how to hear God's voice better? Then today's lesson is for you. 49min
John 9b The Blind Judges
Pastor Nelson
John 9:24-41
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John 9:24-41 As we have been studying the gospel of John, Jesus is now on His sixth miracle proving that He is deity and the Messiah. We left the healed blind man before the Pharisees last week for a second time. Now it is time for this man to teach the Pharisees some biblical truths about Jesus. It is very hard to get through to prideful, arrogant, stubborn, complacent, and self-satisfied blind sophisticates. But a real truth comes through in verse 39 concerning judgment and condemnation of those with closed hearts and minds. How can the Bible say Jesus came to save the world and not condemn it, and yet at the same time Jesus said he has come into the world to judge it. You will find that answer in this lesson. This whole lesson has to do with coming into the light of Jesus with open eyes, an open mind, and an open heart. 51min
John 9a Man Born Blind Sees the Light (part1)
Pastor Nelson
John 9:1-25
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John 9:1-25 This event has a lot of lessons for us to take in. The blindness of all mankind needs to somehow be overcome. We all reside in spiritual darkness until Christ comes into our lives. It is interesting when fate and faith come crashing in together. Believing the promises of Jesus and acting on them is essential. Can you comprehend how Hurting and Problems can be preparation for healing? The focus should not be on my personal creature comforts, but on the exultation of our Creator God. I'm sorry I could not get through this entire chapter in one sermon; really wanted to the story is so good. But we will have to finish this up next week. 46min.
8c Truth - In My Word
Pastor Nelson
John 8:31-59
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John 8:31-5 In today's lesson we see several major truths. (1) If you "abide in" God's Word only then are you a true disciple. If you are not, studying the Word of God, how will you ever learn what God's truths are, and grow in His grace and knowledge and be all that God wants you to be. (2) Jesus is making a very clear argument that He is the Son of God, the Christ, the Messiah. (3) Everyone is either following their father the devil, or their Father the Living One and only True God. Jesus did not beat around the bush when he told the Pharisees, who were trying to kill him, that they were of their father the devil. We must realize that even today our culture is divided; some trying to follow the truth of the Bible, and others following the lies of the devil. Realizing that only 10% of our population has a Biblical worldview, and less than 4% of millennial's have a Biblical worldview (as discussed in body life). This spiritual warfare will continue until Jesus reigns supreme upon His return. Do you know your Bible well enough to be a well-equipped faithful soldier for the truth that has been revealed through Jesus Christ of Nazareth? 48min
John 8b Jesus I AM are You in My Word
Pastor Nelson
John 8:1-32
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John 8:1-32 Here we are the last Sunday of 2018. My how the year has flown by. I know some of you have read the Bible through cover to cover this year, congratulations! Others have a hope for doing better next year. In our body-life talk we addressed the importance of reading your Bible every day, various translations of the Bible, having a Bible you like, and how we as a congregation we could read through the New Testament together during 2019. I handed out a reading plan (like last year's) and during our body-life this next year we will be discussing what the Holy Spirit taught YOU in reading your 5 New Testament Scriptures each week. This type of round robin discussion is always profitable, as the Holy Spirit is working in and with all believers who are seeking God's truth; and we can learn from each other. Now, concerning today's sermon, you will be learning about the witnesses to the fact that Jesus is the Messiah, God in the flesh come to save us. The theme about staying in the Word of God will be addressed multiple times in various places. 43min
John 8a 4th Advent Sunday
Pastor Nelson
John 8 & Luke 1
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John 8, Luke 1:39-56, Luke 2:1-20 Today we have multiple scriptures we're going to. First of all we are in our 52nd week Bible verse, and it is James 1:2-4 which talks about the trials you will go through. Then because we are only two days away from Christmas we will finish up our study about the Advent wreath and it's five candles. The Scriptures & history tell us prophecies were fulfilled when God came down from heaven to earth in the form of a human baby. This seems mind-boggling, so I'm going to elaborate on a quote and read one directly. Next we will further explain the fourth (the Peace candle) and fifth Advent candle (the Christ candle). Then we turn to Luke chapter 1 and chapter 2 to see how this whole event of Jesus's birth came about. Lastly as we skip back to John chapter 8 and the woman caught in adultery we see how Jesus is truly a Savior, compassionate, the light of the world, and the coming King who will judge all unrighteousness. 43min
John 7e Advent & 7: 40-53
Pastor Nelson
Advent 3rd candle Jn 7:40-53
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Advent 3rd candle Jn 7:40-53
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John 7:40-53 and our 51st Scripture for the year Philippians 2:15-16. And continuing our teaching on Advent, the lighting of the third candle. Today is packed full of biblical lessons for those who are willing to hear. I pray that your heart is ready to receive the gifts of His Word and the season that we are in. Remember the Advent season is all about the five candles: hope, love, joy, peace, and Christ. God has somehow drawn these themes altogether in one sermon. As we continue our study in John chapter 7 the crowds are hearing the message, the Pharisees are bent on killing the Christ. We all have a lesson to learn in that pride always interferes with your ability to reason. Yet those who have received the "gift of God, Jesus Christ of Nazareth" will be lights unto the world much as He was. I wish you a joyous Christmas celebration because of the first coming of our King. 45min
John 7d "Advent" History & Meaning
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In light of the season we are in - I thought it would be good to explain a little about the history and meaning of the four Sundays or weeks before Christmas. Commonly known as Advent. Some denominations or churches make quite a big deal out of this "Advent Season". Is that right or wrong? Why should we even consider this practice that goes back to roughly 300 A.D. ? I'm praying that this teaching will be meaningful because it all centers on Jesus Christ and God's promises to mankind. In thinking about Christ's "first coming" as the promised Messiah there is also Christ's "second coming" that we must be anticipating. These two comings are at the very core of Advent. So I hope you enjoy finding out about the five candles representing (1) "Hope" or promise candle & the prophecies foretold - past, present, and future (2) the preparation and expectant waiting or the "Faith" candle (3) the "Joy" candle or shepherds candle when the Messiah was actually born in Bethlehem (4) the "Love" candle or adoration candle when we are declared part of the family of God (5) and in the center most important of all "The Christ" candle - for HE is truly the light of the world. 32min
John 7c Evangelical Christians Do You Know What the Bible Says
Pastor Nelson
John 7:32-39
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John 7:32-39 Today is going to be a very intense day. In addition to covering the usual Scriptures passages, I'm going to relay some statistical data that has recently been collected about Christians today. I pray God will give you ears to hear and understand God's Truth. Some things may be said that are upsetting, but my Christian brothers and sisters you need to know what is happening with "Evangelical Christians" in America today. Things have not really changed since Bible times to our present day. Man has always wanted to "conform God" to his own thoughts & will, and to man's own image. But that is not the way it works! Jesus came to give us the TRUTH of what God demands. Can you hear it? It really isn't all that hard. He wants a relationship with you on HIS TERMS. But few are they that hear and obey what God wants. Bible truths are simple and straightforward, but many times we want to change what God has said. I pray that this message will cause you to think seriously about your own walk, and those around you. 45min
John 7b Jesus has Authority & Speaks Plainly
Pastor Nelson
John 7:14-31
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OH my! I was so busy last Sunday I didn't even get the sermon posted. But what happened, none of you called. So almost a week late here is the sermon for 11/25/2018. I wonder, is there anyone out there listening? John 7:14-31 this is a good lesson on the authority of Jesus who speaks not for Himself but for the Father. Confronting those in the temple as to what is the will of God, Jesus once again raises the ire of the religious leaders. He tells them to their face that they do not know God or follow his directives. In the midst of all this confrontation some believe, others are confused or simply turn away. Several rabbit trails are taken in this sermon which I think you will find interesting and challenging. 41min
John 7a God's Time Schedule
Pastor Nelson
John 7:1-13
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John 7:1-13 God's timing is everything. Jesus always obeyed the Father in all that He said and did. The Gospel of John is changing its theme now; as we are now beginning to see Jesus as the suffering Messiah. Ever have problems with temptation? Your family ever want you to do something that you knew you shouldn't? Well today's lesson is for you. Today you will see how God's timing in things is absolutely critical to the outcomes that are down the road. I pray that today's lesson will make you think more seriously about your own timing and planning and the will of God for your life. As we see Jesus's brothers trying to get Him out of the will of God the Father there are some good lessons to be learned. 42min
John 6g Bringing It All Together
Pastor Nelson
John 6:59-71
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John 6:59-71 Today we will attempt to bring the last three sermons together. Because Jesus is teaching a "hard lesson" about physical versus spiritual bread, and truly eating the bread of everlasting life. Many walked away because of this lesson. Jesus even questioned his own disciples "do you also want to go away?" Christ followers need to have a clear understanding of the physical, versus the spiritual life in the Christ. I pray that some of the Scriptures today will impact your lives and thoughts in a positive way. The question remains; where are you in your spiritual walk? Today we recognized all veterans on this Veterans Day during body life. In reading what our forefathers wrote concerning one nation under God reminds us of what is happening to our nation today, and of those who have paid the price to serve our country and our God with honor. 39min
John 6f Eat my body & blood?
Pastor Nelson
John 6:41-58
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John 6:41-58 Today's lesson may be very difficult for the non-Christian or the new Christian. What scripture has to say today ties directly into last week's sermon but goes into even more depth about Christ being the "bread of everlasting life". We must remember that Jesus spoke in a way that sometimes offended those who did not comprehend the spiritual implications of what He was saying. I am very aware this is a touchy section of Scripture, and just like we will talk about next week .... some people may be totally turned off and turn away by what Jesus had to say. But please remember these spiritual truths must sometimes be contemplated at a deeper depth. We each need to meditate on these Words of Jesus and figure out how it applies to us individually. The central question is: what does it mean to "feed on (or eat) Jesus (and His words of truth)"? In short, how do we assimilate Jesus Christ into our lives? 42min
John 6e The Bread of Life from God
Pastor Nelson
John 6:32-40
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John 6:32-40 We dig deeper this Sunday on what Jesus meant in His saying He is the "bread of life". This sermon somewhat overlaps last week's sermon, and next week will tie into this week's sermon. We will also look at what it means when Jesus said that no one comes to Him without being chosen by God. As we examined the Scriptures saying that Jesus will not lose a single person, we can be reassured that our salvation is secure if it is genuine and lasting. You may have heard some of these things before, but hopefully today's message will strengthen your confidence in what God has done for you! There will be a lot of supporting Scriptures that you need to turn to and or write down for future reference. Many people don't understand how Jesus was speaking about spiritual things and not just the physical. The next lesson or two may require some homestudy, prayer, and contemplation to fully grasp "what God has given to us who are called and responded" to believe in Jesus. 47min
John 6d Spiritual Bread & Motives
Pastor Nelson
John 6:22-31
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John 6:22-31 In today's lesson we are going to discuss how thousands of people missed the "central point" of Jesus feeding the 5000. It wasn't about the physical bread, it was about the spiritual bread of everlasting life & how God provides for us. A hard heart prevents your understanding of spiritual things. God's call on your life is sometimes soft and not really heard until you're willing to repent and believe the good news of why Jesus came. It's not about religion, it's all about a personal relationship with a loving, caring, and merciful God who has good thoughts toward you. And it's all spelled out so clearly in God's Living Word - the Bible. So are you asking what "work" should you do to understand what Jesus is talking about? Simply receive the free gift that is provided through Christ death burial and resurrection & let Him speak to your heart. We will have to have more time on this subject next week. 48min
John 6c Lessons on Water Walking
Pastor Nelson
John 6:16-21
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John 6:16-21 This week we will look at how YOU can walk on the water in the middle of the storms with Jesus like Peter did. To get the full context of this miracle we need to also look at the supporting passages from Mark 6:45-52 and Matthew 14:22-33. But first our weekly individual Scripture from John 16:33. (Nice fit for today huh) In order to "water walk" with Jesus, we will be looking at 4 different things; Courage, trust, obedience, and perseverance. We all face the storms of life - sometimes almost daily! So what can we learn from this miracle? Hopefully this message will give you some things to think about in your daily struggles & help you become a victor instead of a victim when the storms strike. We all need to remember 4 things: (a) it is all about the glory of Jesus Christ in you (b) only through courage & experience will you find yourself trusting Jesus Christ completely (c) you must obey HIS voice and direction & ignore your stormy circumstances (d) your "water walk" will continue only as long as your eyes remain on Jesus. 45min
John 6b Part 2 Feeding the 5000
Pastor Nelson
John 6:1-15
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John 6:1-15 This is part two of "feeding the 5000". But first we must start with some individual Scriptures that we have passed over in our 52 Scriptures in understanding Christianity. Then we look at chapter 9 of Luke verses 10-17 in addition to our verses in John 6. We must remember that Jesus, the creator of all things, needs very little to perform this huge miracle. Do you need a miracle in your life? What have you got that you can give Him to work with? Remember to always give out of your need. The spiritual connection here is so important, but somehow the people were mainly thinking about the physical aspects. The disciples knew that there wasn't enough money or enough bakeries to provide the bread needed to feed that huge crowd. It was kinda like Moses in the wilderness asking God for manna to feed the people. But even though many saw the miracle actually happened, I wonder how many followed Jesus as the coming Messiah, the Lord over all. Yes they wanted to make him king but for all the wrong reasons. 31min
John 6a Prophecies, Miracles & Feeding 5000
Pastor Nelson
John 6:1-11
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John 6:1-11 This was a combined service between Calvary Chapel Sheridan and Grace Chapel in Story, Wyoming. It was fun to have the two congregations come together in the name of our Lord. Pastor Bill Dill was attending a missionary conference & asked Pastor Nelson to speak at his Church. Quite a number of CCS folks traveled to Grace Chapel to fellowship & be blessed by Christians of another congregation. As God sometimes does, Pastor Nelson's sermon was "totally off script"!! But hopefully you will be blessed by your challenge of ... who Jesus is, and what your role as a "Christ Follower" is all about. 37min (next week Pastor Nelson will address the sermon "intended" on the "Feeding of the 5000" in more detail way & it's significance of being the only miracle of Jesus in all four Gospels).
John 5c Proofs that Jesus Is God
Pastor Nelson
John 5:31-47
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John 5:31-47 In today's message, along with the two handouts, you will be presented with refutable proofs that Jesus is God come in the flesh. People can argue with it, refused to believe it, or walk away upset. But the fact remains Jesus proved He was God in the flesh. With 353 prophecies written long before Jesus was born the mathematical evidence to prove His claims remain undeniable. It is simply a matter of whether the you choose to believe or not. Today we will look at only 8 of the 10 prophecies in Isaiah 53 & then talk about the five witnesses to His divine being. Remember (or go back & listen again) what we studied in chapter 5 of the Gospel of John last week. Jesus claimed to be (1) equal with God in that He (2) gives eternal life, (3) is the source of life, and (4) will judge sin. I pray that you can use this information in further cementing your relationship & trust in Jesus, & in helping you to persuade others of the truth of just who Jesus IS. 42min
John 5b 7 Claims of Deity & Judgement
Pastor Nelson
John 5:16-30
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John 5:16-30 Jesus is about to really make the Pharisees mad now! And they already wanted to kill him! Jesus claimed deity in our prior lesson, on healing the cripple on the Sabbath, now He is going to make seven more claims of deity - including His right to judge ALL men. As we carefully study these verses we are going to other correlating Scriptures about Jesus judging and rewarding all men. When some people claim that only "God" has the right to judge men, these verses leave no doubt as to Jesus really is (big hint - God in the flesh). By correlating what Jesus is saying in John chapter 5 with four other books of the Bible it should really make us seriously ponder what Judgment Day is going to be like for all men. 38min
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