john-1:29

I. ROMAN CATHOLICS. 1. Very few Roman Catholics have assurance of salvation, indeed very few understand that it is our privilege to know that we have forgiveness of sins and eternal life. A good way then to deal with a Roman Catholic is to ask him if he knows that his sins are forgiven. Very likely ... Read More

DISCOVERY OF THE FACTS 1. John the Baptist’s Perplexity, vv. 18–20 Who is the central figure of this lesson? Where was he at this time? How did he get there? What news reached him? How did he come to hear it? What clear revelation had he had concerning our Lord at an earlier day? (John 1:33, 29, 34.... Read More

(Compare Matthew 27:25–30; Mark 15:16–19) DISCOVERY OF THE FACTS 1. Behold the Man, vv. 1–7 To what indignity do we see Jesus subjected in v. 1 of the lesson? For whom was He scourged? (Is. 53:5.) What is the result of His stripes? (1 Peter 2:24.) What was Pilate’s purpose in scourging Him (vv. 2, 3... Read More

(Compare Matthew 3:1–12; Mark 1:1–8) DISCOVERY OF THE FACTS 1. The Voice of One Crying in the Wilderness, vv. 1–6 What evidence have we in verses 1 and 2 of the accuracy of this story? Where had John been educated? (1:80). Who was his teacher? What led him to begin his ministry at this time? From wh... Read More

Redemption is a very great doctrine. It is something that we should understand. The redemption of our Lord Jesus is for the whole world. We have the following verses to prove this point: The Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! (John 1:29). For God so loved the world that He gave His on... Read More

We have spoken of the need of revelation, of faith and of consecration, if we are to live the normal Christian life. But unless we see the end God has in view we shall never clearly understand why these steps are necessary to lead us to that end. Before therefore we consider further the question of ... Read More

God has made full provision for our redemption in the Cross of Christ, but He has not stopped there. In that Cross He has also made secure beyond possibility of failure that eternal plan which Paul speaks of as having been from all the ages " hid in God who created all things ". That plan He has now... Read More

There are two needs that we all have. The first relates to the past - the forgiveness of our sins. The second relates to the future - enablement to live a life that pleases God. Our first need is taken care of by the death of Christ. To meet the second, God gives us the power of His Holy Spirit. Pow... Read More

"Our God is a consuming fire...." (Heb.12:29). We have often seen the words "God is love" hanging on the wall in many homes. But have you ever seen the words "God is a consuming fire" hanging anywhere? Both these verses are in the New Testament. But we don't like to think of God as a consuming fire.... Read More

BAPTISM IN THE HOLY SPIRIT There are two needs that we all have. The first relates to the past - the forgiveness of our sins. The second relates to the future - enablement to live a life that pleases God. Our first need is taken care of by the death of Christ. To meet the second, God gives us the po... Read More