Introduction:
Three Astonishing Claims of Christ
for Those Who Will Believe: (John 5:18-29)
- Submission is power. (John 5:19-23)
- Judgment is cancelled. (John 5:24)
Satan's Lies:
- Man is basically good
- The "good Lord" overlooks our faults.
- If we try to do right, God lets us into heaven.
- The pain we go through on earth is God's only judgment for sin.
- I've always been a Christian.
- Any "religious path" will get you to heaven.
- We can't really be sure of heaven.
1 John 5:13 - I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life.
- Life is Restored . (John 5:25-29)
Sermon Notes (PDF): BLANK
Hint: Highlight blanks above for answers!
Small Group Discussion
Read John 5:18-29
What was your big “take-away” from this passage / message?
Why do you think Jesus didn’t try to “reason” with His critics? Why would Jesus declare such truths about Himself if He knew it would only make them angrier?
According to John 5:29, what is the basis of judgment? If good works cannot save you, what does this mean? What place do “good works” have in the life of the redeemed?
Breakout
Have you ever struggled with feeling condemned? What does John 5:24 say about judgment for the one who believes in Jesus? Why do we often believe our feelings over the Word of God? How can we change that? Pray for one another.