Sermons on John (Page 15)

The Superiority of Christ’s Life Text: John 3:31-36 As we said last week, the key verse in this section from v22-36 is v30. This passage is an important one. Since every Christian is saved to serve in some way, John exemplifies the spirit in which that should be done. As Christ’s public recognition increases, John’s is decreasing, which was vital if men were to…

The Secret to a Successful Christian Life Text: John 3:22-30 Perhaps the most important grace for ministry is that of humility. Love is obviously the chiefest grace, but the importance of humility is emphasized by the fact that lack of it is a common sin in ministry. It is a particular sin for those in places of responsibility. “And we beseech you, brethren, to know…

The Divine Perspective of Salvation Text: John 3:16-21 Jesus is giving an explanation to Nicodemus about true salvation. We need to listen to these words with Jewish ears. Nicodemus was a master at keeping all the Pharisaical rules. He had mastered the regulation of his life to the point that he was elevated as an example to all. He was ruler in Israel. But Jesus drops…

The Only Antidote for the Venom of Sin Text: John 3:14-15, Num 21:4-9 Once again we turn to this remarkable passage, where Jesus gives perhaps the greatest one-to-one exposition of salvation. Adding to the profound content of the subject matter, is the context in which it was given; that it was delivered to one of the most religious men on the face of the earth. An…

Christ’s Response to Unbelief Text: John 3:11-13 Once again I wish to emphasize to you that the analogy used by the Lord in John 3 to depict what is necessary in order to enter the kingdom of God, is deliberately one which shows our lack of contribution. Just as you had zero influence in the matters of your first birth, so it is with the new birth. Spiritual life is…

The Powerlessness of Man in Salvation Text: John 3:1-10 As we step into John 3, we’re moving into a passage that where John is intent on showing us the reality of John 1:13. There is perhaps no greater explanation of the sovereign work of God in salvation than right here. As Peter says, “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his…

Faith That Does Not Save Text: John 2:23-25 You may remember that we noticed in the prologue that John is dealing with a lot of contrasts. Death vs life, darkness vs light, that which is created vs He who is uncreated, etc. Among them is faith vs unbelief, and in this portion we see that John is intent in showing the miraculous nature of genuine faith. We must see this…

Christ’s First Cleansing of the Temple Text: John 2:12-21 Darkness of the spiritual climate of Jesus’ day cannot be overstated. The Jewish religion was literally leading men to Hell. The Jewish religion was dead, empty, and had absolutely no comfort for sinners. That is proved by the blindness of the religious leaders in John 1, and pictured by the miracle of…

Christ’s Miracle of Changing Water Into Wine Text: John 2:1-11 When we step into John 2, we’re stepping into the commencement of the the Saviour’s public ministry in Galilee, and his first public miracle which happens to take place at a wedding feast. Now if you know anything about…

The Disciple-Making Saviour Text: John 1:43-51 In John 1:11 we were told his own received Him not, and largely this is true, and we’re going to see that in John’s gospel. But here in our passage we are brought into another day where we see that it wasn’t entirely the case. Some Jews did believe, and they were significant. The first testimony John uses is that of…