February 10, 2019 - There Is No Neutral Ground (Jn 3.17-21)

Series: John Lesson 11, John 3.17-21 Jerry Smith 2/10/2019 “There Is No Neutral Ground” A Lesson in Gift Giving The Purpose of God’s Provision – Jn 3.17 John wants his readers, and us, to be certain of the uniqueness, the centrality, of Jesus in the work of God! u No one has seen God, except the Son, Jn 1.18; 5.37; 6.46; 8.38. Clearly, Jesus is the KEY to God! u No one has ascended to heaven, save the Son who has descended, Jn 3.13. u When risen from the tomb, others cannot come to where the Son is unless the Son bring them, Jn 7.33-34; 8.21; 13.33, 36; 14.3. One of the great promises of Jesus is that he will bring us to where he is with God the Father! u The Son is the stairway to heaven, Jn 1.51. u The Son embodies the Father, Jn 14.6-11. u The Son is the way to God, Jn 14.7. u The Son is through whom we come into God’s family, Jn 1.12. u The Son is the way to life which allows us a way to God, Jn 14.6, 19. The Result of God’s Provision – Jn 3.18-19 The Attitudes toward God’s Provision – Jn 3.20-21 This study of Scripture is from Christ Fellowship • 104 Chestnut Lane • Franklin TN 37064 www.christfellowship.com • 615.591.2597