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Intro:
TS: As I read these verses I was reminded of the difficulties of that day.
John lived during the early days of the church, while she was yet in her infancy.
The Gospel was being shared and many were saved, but false doctrine and heresy abounded as well.
Many denied the finished work of Jesus, refusing to embrace Him as the Christ.
Others rejected any mention of the true and living God.
The world was under Roman dominance, influenced by the philosophies and doctrines of the many gods they worshiped.
John knew the truth; he was settled on the Gospel message, and yet he realized others were skeptical.
He boldly and confidently presents Jesus as the Christ.
He emphasizes the irrefutable evidence to substantiate his message.
The world looked for truth and assurance and John sought to provide that for them.
RS: We live in a world that shares many of the same similarities.
The Gospel is embraced by many, and even accepted as truth by others even if they aren’t born again in Christ.
However, many other faiths and doctrines are being promoted and taught today.
Some question the Gospel truth and wonder how it is possible to know for sure.
As believers we are settled in our faith, but we must realize all are not as we are.
Many have more questions than answers.
This passage provides the evidence that substantiates our claim.
Let’s consider the assertions John makes as we think on: The Witness of Christ.
Let us read the word of God:
I. Testimony to Christ (6-8) –
This is he that came by water and blood, even Jesus Christ; not by water only, but by water and blood.
John speaks of the testimony of Christ’s ministry here on earth.
John speaks of the testimony of Christ’s ministry here on earth.
John speaks of the testimony of Christ’s ministry here on earth.
Consider:
A. The Water
A. His Service (6a) –
His Service (6a) –
John refers to Jesus coming by water and by blood.
His coming by water speaks of His baptism of John the Baptist.
This marked the beginning of His public ministry here on earth.
Jesus lived to serve to others.
His life consisted of meeting the needs of those He met rather than having others wait upon Him.
It is impossible to study the life of Christ and miss the great service the Son of God rendered to humanity.
The life our Lord lived here on earth bears testimony of His being who He claimed to be.
Every action, gesture, and word spoken revealed His love and that He was indeed the Christ.
B. The Blood
This speaks to His great sacrifice on the cross as He gave His life so that we might live.
There can be no doubt John refers to His great sacrifice on the cross as He gave His life so that we might live.
There can be no doubt John refers to His great sacrifice on the cross as He gave His life so that we might live.
His crucifixion demonstrates much evidence of His genuinely being the Christ.
An imposter would have given it up before death.
Pharisees would have probably jumped at Him recanting His claims
He could’ve escaped the cross if He had desired, but He chose to die for our sin.
He could’ve called legions of angels to free Him, but He chose the suffering for our salvation.
several miracles surround Calvary
darkness over the earth in the middle of the day.
darkness over the earth in the middle of the day.
The great veil of the Temple was split.
The earth shook and trembled, breaking great rocks in pieces.
The tombs were opened and the dead walked within the city of Jerusalem.
These were great miracles that testified the Son of God had fulfilled the work of redemption!
It was so moving that even a Roman Centurion at the cross noticed:
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The Spirit
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Christ’s Glorious Deity (6b-8) –
The Heavenly Witness of the Holy Spirit
Here John refers to the witness of the deity of Christ.
It is confirmed through many witnesses.
Notice:
Notice:
A. The Heavenly Witness (6b-7) –
The Spirit also bears witness of Christ.
The Father – There is no doubt God the Father affirmed Jesus as the Christ.
He was His only begotten Son.
We know that God affirmed Christ at His baptism and on the Mount of Transfiguration.
The Father bore witness of Christ’s deity throughout His ministry on earth.
– I am one that bear witness of myself, and the Father that sent me beareth witness of me.
– Father, glorify thy name.
Then came there a voice from heaven, saying, I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again.
The Word – John declares the Word also bears witness of Christ.
This comes as no surprise because we know Christ is the embodiment of the Word.
He is the incarnate Word.
– In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
[14] And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.
Jesus came as the Word in flesh and completely fulfilled every prophecy concerning the first advent.
As the living Word and continuing today with the written Word, the Word of God bears witness of Christ!
The Spirit also bears witness of Christ.
Many deny it, but Christ was conceived of the Spirit within a virgin womb.
The Spirit bore witness of Christ as His baptism, descending upon Him as a dove.
Many deny it, but Christ was conceived of the Spirit within a virgin womb.
After Gabriel announced to Mary that she would be mother to the Son of God, she asked how she, a virgin, could possibly have a child.
Let’s read Gabriel’s answer in
The Spirit bore witness of Christ as His baptism, descending upon Him as a dove.
The Spirit – The Spirit also bears witness of Christ.
Many deny it, but Christ was conceived of the Spirit within a virgin womb.
The Spirit bore witness of Christ as His baptism, descending upon Him as a dove.
The Spirit bore witness of Christ as His baptism, descending upon Him as a dove.
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Our Lord lived His life a sinless, Spirit filled man.
All He did manifested the Spirit.
He also promised the Holy Spirit would reside in His disciples
He fulfilled that promise on the Day of Pentecost and continues to fulfill it to this day.
The Spirit continues to bear witness of Christ within the world.
He brings conviction to unbelievers
He opens our understanding of the Word of God
He leads us in worship of our Lord and Savior.
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