The Closing Argument of Blessing

The Closing Argument of Blessing

Sadness Will Turn to Joy

Closing Argument of Blessing “I have told you these things so that you won’t abandon your faith.” John 16:1 (NLT) A New Command 34 “So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other. 35 Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples.” John 13:34-35 (NLT) “He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which…

The Work of the Holy Spirit; John 16:5-15

The Closing Argument of Blessing; John 16:1 The Work of the Holy Spirit; John 16:5-15 Holy Spirit “When you read the New Testament honestly, you can’t help but get the impression of a big difference from a lot of contemporary Christian’s experience… For them. The Holy Spirit was a fact of experience. For many Christians today, it is a fact of doctrine” Advocate / Spirit of Truth -He will never leave us; John 14:16-The world at large cannot receive Him;…

The hatred towards Jesus and His followers

The Closing Arguments of Blessing The hatred towards Jesus and His followers John 16:1 “I have told you these things so that you won’t ‘abandon’ your faith.” ‘falling away’ ‘lead into sin’ ‘offended’ SkandalizóDefinition: to put a snare (in the way); to cause to stumble, to give offenseUsage: cause to stumble; cause to sin; cause to become indignant, shocked. Offended John 15:18-16:4 Romain/Abidemenó : to continue to be present; to be held, kept, continually to not depart.The true vine &…

“The Upper Room: Relationships”
The Closing Argument of Blessing, John 13 & 14

“The Upper Room: Relationships” The Closing Argument of Blessing, John 13 & 14 Jesus washes his disciples’ feetRomans 12:1-2, Mark 1:43-45 Jesus predicts His betrayerThe last supperJohn 13:34-35Our relationship with God is reflected in our relationship with others, 1 John 2:7-11-Family, Friends & Acquaintance, Colossians 3:12-15-Those that don’t agree with us, James 1:19-20-Our enemies who oppose us, Mathew 5:43-48-Those in authority, such as government & elected officials, employers and church leaders, Romans 13:1-2, Hebrews 13:17John 14:1Proverbs 3:4-6My Father’s houseJohn 14:6To…