MacArthur makes a good point about the Greek word used here that is often translated troubled is actually more accurately understood as sternly warned or scolding in terms of the feeling it conveys. They love their own sin.[v]. We would do well at this point to pull back and remember the bigger picture of Jesus ministry, and how it fits into the larger scope of redemptive history. Pauls entire lens of thinking was seen through the Lordship prism of Jesus. This morning I had the privilege of teaching on John 18:1-27. The issue here is that we see the offer of salvation, but in our natural state we dont see it as glorious. Footnotes. Thats consequently why I teach expositionally! This section doesnt currently include any content. Plenty of people understand the ABCs of what Jesus did. 118. But at the same time, we cannot miss feeling that when they phrased the report as the did Lord, the one you love is sick they indicated by the form of it that they were seeking his will rather than theirs in the matter. Certainly Vos is certainly correct: This is a moment upon which earths history hinged, and it is a vital moment for those of faith as well. Indeed, the author reminds them of some of the essential elements of the foundation by immediately listing them. 2. For you. The bulk of mankind will always refuse to obey the Gospel. [15] We are even found to be misrepresenting God, because we testified about God that he raised Christ, whom he did not raise if it is true that the dead are not raised. While Im not sure if Spurgeon was aware of and influenced by this poem, its hard not to see the parallels! Therefore your are called to believe and that faith, that belief, is the instrument by which you obtain your salvation. He does not rush off to see the family of Lazarus, does not run to comfort them, does not run to perform the miracle. The covenant of grace is not a charter of exemption from consumption, or rheumatism, or asthma. Across the margent of the world I fled, And troubled the gold gateways of the stars, Smiting for shelter on their clangd bars; Fretted to dulcet jars. In the blessed vision the saints see Jesus, and they see him clearly. Up vistaed hopes I sped and shot precipitated. Of course they do for it is obvious who is controlling this situationthe man without a club, sword or staff. Furthermore, Gods plans were bigger than just the Jewish nation, for John tells us, not for the nation only, but also to gather into one the children of God who are scattered abroad. That is to say that it was Gods plan that through the death of Jesus the promise of Abraham might be fulfilled: Behold, my covenant is with you, and you shall be the father of a multitude of nations. God doesnt do anything that is a waste of his time so to speak. Once the Jews learn of this latest miracle, their main concern seems to be a political one. Even when the son was far off he felt compassion and ran to him. [xvi], Grudem says, The primary characteristic of postmillennialism is that it is very optimistic about the power of the gospel to change lives and bring about much good in the world.. Jesus Christ is there. I cannot believe that at this point, for these men, there was much doubt as to the veracity of the miracle(s); the issue was what to do about it. Now our response must be carefully assessed. We will do this with His great help, and with David we say: Oh give thanks to the LORD; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples! I think the difference lies in whether or not one believes that His current reign is somewhat lesser or mostly spiritual (i.e. There is such power in this phrase and in this truth. [16] In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; [17] and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, [18] praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. (Philippians 2:9-11 ESV). Therefore we must be continually putting ourselves in a position to learn more, to hear the Word more, to pray more. We see that not only is this man the Messiah whose long awaited and desired coming had finally arrived, but he is the very Son of God who called creation into existence millennia prior to this moment. There is no doubt that the world was in darkness before He came so much so that every other nation worshiped idols except Israel. When it is most sublime when it is freest from the dust of earth, when it is carried up by he greatest knowledge, and kept steady by the most extreme caution, imagination cannot picture heaven. [xvii] J.C. Ryle, Expository Thoughts on the Gospels, Luke 21:10-19. [26] The last enemy to be destroyed is death. How we think about the kingdom of God shapes how we view the book of Revelation, and perhaps the millennium question in particular. The story of Lazarus was not included for no reason at all in this gospel. [3] He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. We might hide in the illicit romances of actors and actresses, but . It was out of love that He was sent to earth in the first place (Eph. I believe the critical hermeneutical principle which will help us most is called the already/not yet principle. As Jesus stood on the Mount of Olives, read to depart, His disciples asked him, Lord will you at this time restore the kingdom to Israel? (Acts 1:6). And those who do not believe in the name of the Son of God will not be saved from that condemnation.
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