do you believe? -week 2
John 1:6-9
John 1:6-9 NIV84
There came a man who was sent from God; his name was John. He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all men might believe. He himself was not the light; he came only as a witness to the light. The true light that gives light to every man was coming into the world.
His Plans...
Jeremiah 29:11 NIV84
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
A Chosen People
2 Peter 2:9 NIV84
if this is so, then the Lord knows how to rescue godly men from trials and to hold the unrighteous for the day of judgment, while continuing their punishment.
By Grace..
Romans 12:3 NIV84
For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the measure of faith God has given you.
There came a man..
John 1:6 NIV84
There came a man who was sent from God; his name was John.
God Created..
Genesis 1:27 NIV84
So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.
Set Apart..
Jeremiah 1:5 NIV84
“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.”
Born Anew
2 Corinthians 5:17 NIV84
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!
We have been COMMISSIONED by God
The use of he word "sent" refers to the AUTHORITY of the one who COMMISSIONED him
..who was sent..
John 1:6 NIV84
There came a man who was sent from God; his name was John.
His Authority
Matthew 28:18-20 NIV84
Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
iWitness
John 1:7 NIV84
He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all men might believe.
Light and Dark
John 1:8-9 NIV84
He himself was not the light; he came only as a witness to the light. The true light that gives light to every man was coming into the world.
Light of Life
John 8:12 NIV84
When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”
Light of the World
John 9:5 NIV84
While I am in the world, I am the light of the world.”
Lamp on a Stand
Matthew 5:14-16 NIV84
“You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.
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