"There Is Life In Christ"

Several elements are required to sustain life. Among the top are food, water, air, and light. In Scripture, Jesus is the source of each of these. He is the “bread of life” (John 6:48), the supplier of “living water” (John 4:10), and the One who fills every creature with the “breath of life” (Genesis 2:7; John 3:8; 20:22). John’s Gospel says, “In him was life, and the life was the light of men” (John 1:4, ESV).

Jesus Christ came into the world to bring life. He is equal to God the Father, who “has life in himself, and he has granted that same life-giving power to his Son” (John 5:26, NLT). The Greek term translated as “life” in John 1:4 is zōē. It means “life source; the inherent capacity for producing (and maintaining) living beings.” This “zoe-life” is an overarching theme in John’s Gospel. As the Creator (John 1:3) and Sustainer of all life (John 5:21; 6:40, 57; 14:6), Jesus offers physical, spiritual, and eternal life to humanity. The life source that is in Him, John reveals, has become “the light of men” (John 1: 4, ESV), “the light of all mankind” (NIV), or “light to everyone” (NLT).

Jesus left no doubt regarding this aspect of His identity. He said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life” (John 8:12). While restoring sight to a blind man, Jesus stated, “While I am in the world, I am the light of the world” (John 9:5). And again, Jesus emphasized that He had come to save the whole world: “I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness” (John 12:46).

In the Bible, darkness is often a symbol of sin and its effects (John 3:19–20; Matthew 6:23; 2 Corinthians 4:4; Ephesians 4:18). Jesus is the light that pierces all the darkness of this world with the brilliance of His truth (John 1:5). In Him “there is no darkness at all” (1 John 1:5). Those who put their faith in Jesus Christ “believe in the light” and become “children of light” (John 12:35–36).

Christ brings life in a two fold manner; (1) Abundant life, and (2) Eternal life. When Christ comes, He brings life. This is what you can expect. I don’t know why people have such low expectations, when coming to Christ. expecting to struggle, expecting to be defeated some times. No!!!

2 CORINTHIANS 2:14 Now thanks be unto God, who always causeth us to triumph in Christ and who maketh manifest through us the savor of His knowledge in every place.

For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.

Living has been described many different ways, however only God can define Life.

John 10:7-10 KJV

Then said Jesus unto them again, Verily, verily, I say unto you, I am the door of the sheep. All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers: but the sheep did not hear them. I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture. The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.

John 3:16 - “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. John 6:35 - Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst.

1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

2 The same was in the beginning with God.

3 All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.

4 In him was life; and the life was the light of men. John 1:1-4

The term "abundant life" comes from the Bible verse John 10:10b, "I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly." "More abundantly" means to have a superabundance of a thing. "Abundant life" refers to life in its abounding fullness of joy and strength for spirit, soul and body.

Zoe. The Greek word translated as life in John 1:4 is zoe: “In Him was life, and the life was the light of men.” Zoe refers to the uncreated, eternal life of God, the divine life uniquely possessed by God.

Zoe : refers to the divine, eternal life given by God. It encompasses both the quality of life and quanity of life that Christ offers to believers.

Matur people could look at certain lifestyles and say right off the bat, that right there will get you jail or dead. No life in it.

Zoe begins with a personal surrender to Christ, Zoe begins with a personal relationship with Christ.

surrendering our lives to Him allows us to experience the fullness of His life. Life for a Life.

***Alligning our desires with his purposes enables us to experience His abundant life.

God wants you and I to manifest Zoe/Life. Zoe produces Spiritual fruit in our live, sucj as love, Joy, I want to die! devil is a liar. peace patience, Kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self control Gal. (5:22-23).

Embracing zoe isn’t about living it’s about thriving in abundant life. Life that Christ offers.

I.THE HORROR—Luke 7:11–12

You don’t have to breathe your last breath to experince death.

A. Death is sure—Heb. 9:27 (Young, old, rich, poor, all must die)

B. Death is sudden—2 Sam. 14:14 (People die at all ages, unexpectedly)

C. Death is final—Eccles. 8:8 (All the money in the world cannot prevent death)

D. Prepare for death—John 3:16 (Believe in Him—accept Him as Saviour)

II. THE HOPE—Luke 7:13

A. Hope in this life—John 10:10

A. Hope in this life—It is not the end.John 10:10 (Abundant, enjoyable life for all who know Christ as Saviour)

Hope in the future—John 5:24 (Will not stand at the judgment, but pass on to eternal life)

All can have hope for the future in Christ, by accepting Him as Saviour, Lord, and Master

III. THE HEALTH—Luke 7:14–15

A. The touch—“And he touched the bier” (The touch of Jesus changes all things)

B. The life—“I say unto thee arise.” (When Jesus comes, He always brings life)

C. The life-giver—John 11:25 (By birth we are all sinners. But by accepting Christ, He brings life)

D. As Jesus gave life to this young person, so He wants to give life to you

IV. THE HAPPINESS—Luke 7:16–17

A. Praise—“The people glorified God” (Life from Christ causes us to praise Him)

B. Fear—“Fear came upon them all” (This fear means respect, honor, and reverence)

C. Excitement—“A great Prophet has arisen.” (Christ brings a thrill, and excitement to our lives)

D. Good news—“News spread throughout the country” (Good news should be spread everywhere)

There are two places: (1) heaven, (2) hell. You choose to which you will go. Read Mark 16:16. Where we go after death depends upon our choice

IV. THE HAPPINESS—Luke 7:16–17

A. Praise—“The people glorified God” (Life from Christ causes us to praise Him)

B. Fear—“Fear came upon them all” (This fear means respect, honor, and reverence)

C. Excitement—“A great Prophet has arisen.” (Christ brings a thrill, and excitement to our lives)

D. Good news—“News spread throughout the country” (Good news should be spread everywhere)

Too Late, Too Far

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