Bear Witness to God
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He who comes from above is above all. He who is of the earth belongs to the earth and speaks in an earthly way. He who comes from heaven is above all. He bears witness to what he has seen and heard, yet no one receives his testimony. Whoever receives his testimony sets his seal to this, that God is true. For he whom God has sent utters the words of God, for he gives the Spirit without measure. The Father loves the Son and has given all things into his hand. Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life; whoever does not obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God remains on him.
Fully God, Fully Man
Authority/Lordship
Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
b. Relates to Humanity
For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
If I have told you earthly things and you do not believe, how can you believe if I tell you heavenly things?
c. Bear witness to God & His character
2. Following Christ’s Example
a. Speech
i. Not with worldly attitudes (anger, bitterness, gossip, swearing, Lord’s name in vain)
Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.
ii. Speak simply
b. Live truth
-Actions reflect the character of God
c. Live in the Spirit
If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with the Spirit.
d. Belief results in works
But someone will say, “You have faith and I have works.” Show me your faith apart from your works, and I will show you my faith by my works. You believe that God is one; you do well. Even the demons believe—and shudder!
-not just intellectual but complete & all-consuming
You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.