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It is emblematic of the hand of Satan on these men that their best plan is to find a way to put Jesus to death. Is it not significant that Martha had a better understanding of the resurrection than the Sadducees? It is the beautiful glory of His holiness which confounds men. Spurgeon: I must confess, he says, that I never would have been saved if I could have helped it. Well first, although John isnt saying in THIS verse explicitly that Jesus is the only way to salvation, I believe that it is implied simply by the context. John is simply saying that Jesus first advent was not the time of judgment, but rather of salvation a time to usher in the kingdom of God. The verse says that we get eternal life by believing, not by doing, not by working. That is why we say: Come Lord Jesus! Listen to what Jesus says later to the masses in John 6: Then they said to him, What must we do, to be doing the works of God? 29 Jesus answered them, This is the work of God, that you believe in him whom he has sent. (John 6:28-29, ESV). Make no mistake, Satan desire nothing more than to kill you (Gen. 3:15 speaks of enmity between us and Satan), though his spiritual power is significantly limited now that the gospel has been unleashed upon the nations, he still rules this world. But seeing and intellectually assenting to the reality of Gods power doesnt make you a child of God. [5]No longer shall your name be called Abram, but your name shall be Abraham, for I have made you the father of a multitude of nations. The revelation of the name of Christ is the revelation of who He is. Often it is very easy to get caught up in viewpoints about the millennium, and I do not want to detract from the importance of the millennium. 20:8-9 Then the other disciple, who had reached the tomb first, also went in, and he saw and believed; [9] for as yet they did not understand the Scripture, that he must rise from the dead. It has been a few months since you studied these passages, so let me just remind you that Jesus had come into Jerusalem riding on a colt people triumphantly praising His arrival, which John details in chapter 12. We love Monday night football more than we love reading the Scripture. And again, we repeat it, until these affections be renewed, and turned into a fresh channel by the gracious drawings of the Father, it is not possible for any man to love the Lord Jesus Christ. Even in the midst of all this seeming chaos, Jesus is getting everything He wants. Cant they just let this go? Ryken, Commentary on Luke, Volume II, Pg. A careful look at the text reveals, however, that it teaches nothing of the kind. Francis Thompson (1859-1907) 239. The poem became famous and was the source of much of Thompson's posthumous reputation. Is there a phrase that more encapsulates the mission of Christ than this? Scripture supports what Dr. Piper is saying. [20] And behold, you will be silent and unable to speak until the day that these things take place, because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled in their time. (Luke 1:19-20), Gabriel is saying, I was JUST in heaven before Gods throne. This special affection is seen in the profuse love of this father for his wayward son. For this is His insight and instruction as to how to communicate with God, of whom He is One with the other two persons of the Godhead. The God of the Bible is not a stoic. 846-847. 3425. Days of Heaven on the Earth | Answers in Genesis Such is the greatness of the Lord Jesus Christ. How we think about the kingdom of God shapes how we view the book of Revelation, and perhaps the millennium question in particular. This means a real application of our time, energy, and even finances to learning the deep things of God. Along with the exhortation, the author delivers an indicative statement about the character of God. The man who benefits from the miracle has been dead for fully 4 days. The great signs (of which this is the 7th and final in Johns gospel) of this book point to the character of Jesus Christ and His true identity as the Son of God. [21] For as by a man came death, by a man has come also the resurrection of the dead. John perhaps encapsulates this best early in chapter 13 when he states: Now before the Feast of the Passover, when Jesus knew that his hour had come to depart out of this world to the Father, having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end. Life (of the abundant kind) is about believing in Him, in placing full confidence in His words and surrendering to His leadership and direction. They love their own sin.[v]. We should recall that the tension between the Jewish religious leadership in Jerusalem and Christ was at a boiling point at this time. But what John is highlighting here by leaving this part in about Peter is to say that humanly speaking we try so very hard to be in control. Those who do not place their faith and trust in Jesus Christ are condemned already. As John MacArthur notes, while the final sentencing of those who reject Christ is still future, their judgment will merely consummate what has already begun., I will offer a paraphrase here based on what I understand John to be saying: every human being is born already condemned by their own sinfulness and if you dont believe in Jesus then you will remain condemned., Therefore, Condemned already is another way of saying, the wrath of God abides on him.. Have gave Himself for people who have it in them to betray Him, people like you and me. Its been awhile since I read another poem so I was eager to read The Hound of Heaven. 1110. Surely He knows more than anyone how to speak with His Father. 113. And thats the key word, is it not? (Human Inability, 1858). Heaven - Charles Spurgeon Sermon - YouTube We lash out against the breakers as they come crashing down on our beachhead, as if we can stop them by our own power. [5] It isnt a popular thing to repent of our behavior. I am not yet in the ascended state, so you do not have to hand on to me as if I were about to disappear permanently. Without the eyes of Christ you are driving 80 mph through dense fog all the while hoping for the best and yet still surprised when you hit a pole. This is what is meant by, so that it may be clearly seen that his works have been carried out in God.. Just the fact that there is a hell and a heaven and a final judgment showcase this obvious truth. We were saved for good works not simply from death, but for good works. 21:15-17 When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these? He said to him, Yes, Lord; you know that I love you. He said to him, Feed my lambs. [16] He said to him a second time, Simon, son of John, do you love me? He said to him, Yes, Lord; you know that I love you. He said to him, Tend my sheep. [17] He said to him the third time, Simon, son of John, do you love me? Peter was grieved because he said to him the third time, Do you love me? and he said to him, Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you. Jesus said to him, Feed my sheep. This points to the linear nature of history God is working toward something. But never think that imagination can picture heaven. [i] Ligonier has a devotional published about the kingdom of God which cites these verses in Ephesians: http://www.ligonier.org/learn/devotionals/seated-at-gods-right-hand/, [ii] John MacArthur sermon on Revelation 20 (Part 1): http://www.gty.org/resources/print/sermons/66-73. [10] For you will not abandon my soul to Sheol, or let your holy one see corruption. Now, let this be a stimulus to your fruitbearing, that Jesus is the gardener. The former began with informal examination by Annas (18:12-14, 19-23), possibly while members of the Sanhedrin were being hurriedly summoned. As Paul says: Put your mind and efforts into serving Him and others in obedience and with love through thick and thin. Peter is given the chance to identify with Christ, with His Lord, and instead of doing so He cowers. But this is not that spiritual Kingdom of which we read here, but rather that earthly literal Kingdom which comes at the culmination of human history.[ii]. Specifically, of course, on the revealing of the glory of the Son, which MacArthur says, blazes in this passage against a dark backdrop of rejection and hatred on the part of the Jewish leaders.. In 1883, Charles Spurgeon was sitting on a bench in Menton, France, when a pale, emaciated woman sat down beside him. We dont have the strength when it comes down to it, we dont even have the desire! Those things which Daniel saw as far away, John saw as fulfilled at least partially in the death, burial and resurrection of the Lord Jesus and the inauguration of his kingdom. Spurgeon's 3,561 sermons are bound in sixty-three volumes. It has been quoted more times than any other verse, and it is well known to both pagan and Christian alike. And that same arm of restoration has been extended to us, as Paul says in Romans 5, For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly., Theologian R.C. My personal notes reflect several pages of introspection from those teaching sessions in August of 2013. They like their sin. [13] Jesus came and took the bread and gave it to them, and so with the fish. The copper snake had the power (efficaciousness) to save all/anyone who looked at it, as does Christ. [32]Now when Mary came to where Jesus was and saw him, she fell at his feet, saying to him, Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died., Marys faith responded in an identical way to Marthas from the earlier verse. J.C. Ryle, the great 19th century contemporary of Spurgeon, wrote hinting about this way of thinking: Let us dismiss from our minds the vain idea that nations will ever give up wars entirely, before Jesus Christ comes again. There's a famous reading by Richard Burton here: http://youtu.be/gToj6SLWz8Qhttp://en.wikipedia.org/. [26] Was it not necessary that the Christ should suffer these things and enter into his glory? (Luke 24:25-26). [6]it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. It is so bold, so new, so fearless. Mary loved Jesus. in the hearts of his people). Start with the modern day Christian classics: Packers Knowing God, Sprouls Holiness of God, Pipers Desiring God, Lewis Mere Christianity, and Schaeffers True Spirituality. 18:1-5 When Jesus had spoken these words, he went out with his disciples across the brook Kidron, where there was a garden, which he and his disciples entered. He brings us out of darkness into His marvelous light by His sovereign initiating love. Comments will be approved before showing up. That is why we have the fellowship of the church. And God will continue to empower this mission until the last day, until there are believers from every kingdom, tongue, tribe and nation. The Hound of Heaven | Chuck Larsen [2] He makes me lie down in green pastures. And thats what this is about. We are not going against the harmonies of nature when we are supposing him to be the gardener., If we would be supported by a type, our Lord takes the name of the Second Adam, and the first Adam was a gardener. Interestingly, Beale thinks that John wrote Revelation with the book of Daniel in mind especially important in Daniel is the already/not yet function of his literature. Why are even his professed followers so cold in their affections to him? One of these silver coins, called drachamas, was worth an entire days labor in the time of Jesus. 11:25-26Jesus said to her, I am the resurrection and the life. "The Hound of Heaven" is a 182-line poem written by English poet Francis Thompson (18591907). You see, death here seemed to have the last say, and the attitude of defeat among the mourners smacked of Satan. . As long as ever I could, I rebelled, and revolted, and struggled against God. He enters into our sorrows with us. And it is His working in and through us that will help us do so. The Man standing before her was the one whos words sent cosmos flying into existence. His call to believers is this: Behold, I stand at the door and knock. [3] He restores my soul. The Father judges no one, but has given all judgment to the Son, that all may honor the Son, just as they honor the Father. Certainly there was a hope for the future in what Martha terms the resurrection on the last daybut what happened next never occurred to anyone present. (Isaiah 66:18-19), ***Isaiah clearly has an eschatological purpose here, and I will talk later about how Paul sees Gods glory as currently mediated through the Bible (2 Cor. Mary asks this man, the only question on her mind: where is Jesus? Jesus had appeared to them prior, but apparently had not spent a lot of time in one-on-one discussion, or extended teaching of them yet (as in Acts 1:3). [13] Not many days later, the younger son gathered all he had and took a journey into a far country, and there he squandered his property in reckless living. And the coin that is lost well you guessed it, thats the lost sinner God is searching after.[7]. [39]Jesus said, Take away the stone. Martha, the sister of the dead man, said to him, Lord, by this time there will be an odor, for he has been dead four days. [40]Jesus said to her, Did I not tell you that if you believed you would see the glory of God?. They are foggy, and disheartening, and potentially even devastating. [12] Remember the wondrous works that he has done, his miracles and the judgments he uttered, [13] O offspring of Israel his servant, children of Jacob, his chosen ones! (Colossians 1:17-18). Their Lord was dead, and now even His body was gone. [ix] R.C. In fact, they just left and went back to their homes leaving Mary at the tomb with her sorrow. The specific meaning, therefore, of, are there not twelve hours in the day is to remind them that the fullness of the days work (His ministry) had not yet faded. In Isaiah 6 the response of Isaiah to the holiness of God is similar: [4] And the foundations of the thresholds shook at the voice of him who called, and the house was filled with smoke. Once our inquiries and speculation have been done, if we dont have a preponderance of evidence before us that leaves us certain of our views, we must humbly step away from proclaiming our views to be doctrine.. This is our condition apart from Christ (Romans 5:10). For I am lost; for I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips; for my eyes have seen the King, the LORD of hosts! (Isaiah 6:4-5 ESV). They were not appealing to some false idea that Christ would have singled out their brother, or that He played favorites. [7] So he asked them again, Whom do you seek? And they said, Jesus of Nazareth. [8] Jesus answered, I told you that I am he. So also was the Apostle Paul. He was able to grasp the fact that since God controlled both life and death, that God could just as easily raise his son from the dead as he could bring him to life in the womb of a 100-year-old woman. We have a Savior, aye, this is true but more than that, we have a friend. Both Annas and Caiaphas were well in with one another. (1 Corinthians 13:4-7 ESV). Carey Stone. Are we not all the plants of his right hand planting? This Scripture John is referring to comes from the lips of David: Therefore my heart is glad, and my whole being rejoices; my flesh also dwells secure. He leads me beside still waters. And where we spend our time and money is an accurate reflection of where our affections truly lie. o Read Good Christian Authors: Many of us spend our time reading all fiction, or all one field or another. Shocking claim number two comes in verse 20. The future aspect of the kingdom is its final consummation.[iii]. Below are my notes, I hope you profit from them! The reason this verse (verse 5) is here is because John wanted to ensure that we understood that Christs reasoning in verse four in no way interfered with how we understand verse six. It is therefore comforting and of no small importance that upon His victory the Lord refers to His disciples as those who will participate in the rewards of His triumph. The consequence of the resurrection is not small. You immediately start combing your purse, your wallet, your statements, you stop and think you must be missing something somewhere. And in doing so, His words cut to Peters heart and remind him that though he claims to be the most loyal and dutiful disciples, he has a recent failure of such magnitude that with each passing word from the lips of Jesus, Peter must have been smarting all the more. THE HOUND OF HEAVEN 569 and friend of Francis Thompson, always assures me that The Hound of Hearven must be looked upon as an autobiography of the poet's life. Secondly, if one examines the verse closely, it is plain that John isnt saying that God loves the entire world unto salvation. Now in the lead up to the events weve just read about that transpired the morning that Jesus Christ was captured and taken prisoner have been enumerated in chapters 13-17. Amen. 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. Spurgeon says: o If you had a New Testament in Greek it would be very Greek to some of you, but it would do you as much good to look atthatas it does to look at the English New Testament unless you read with understanding heart.[xiv], And so now you see the thrust of what were getting at here. The disciples had no such privilege at that moment. He is ruling here He is involved in our lives His rule is not detached. Through each parable we see the heart of Christ for the lost, the sinful, the wayward He sees them as valuable beyond measure. What the author of Hebrews is saying is that these men and women in the church had let that foundation rot and deteriorate over and over and over. They said, The Romans will come and take away both our place and our nation. They were concerned that the Roman leadership would be disturbed by the commotion of the Jewish citizenry and the potential consolidation of power behind a rebel leader (namely Jesus).
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