We've experienced an incredible weekend of services at Bronx Bethany as Pastor Sam shared with us concerning certain elements in the book of John. Sadly, we are not in an Acts 20:7 context, else we could have stayed in church until midnight or after. But I hope that this week's blogs will inspire you to open your Bibles and read (or, re-read) the book of John with a fresh perspective on the concept of belief and what it really means to believe in Jesus.
Pastor Sam brought out the point that the gospel of John is all about distinguishing the marks of a true believer. In John 3, we are introduced to Nicodemus, a man who says he and others believe that Jesus's works were carried out in the power of God. Let's break down John 3:2.
Rabbi- Nicodemus acknowledges that Jesus is a spiritual leader.
We Know- Nicodemus acknowledges that there is a group consensus about Jesus.
You Are A Teacher- Nicodemus acknowledges that Jesus is an expositor of God's law.
Come From God- Nicodemus acknowledges that Jesus was sent by God.
For No One Can Do These Signs- Nicodemus acknowledges that miracles are happening in the community.
That You Do- Nicodemus acknowledges Jesus as a worker of miracles.
Unless God Is With Him- Nicodemus acknowledges that God's presence endorsed Jesus's ministry.
His testimony sounded nice, right? But Jesus tagged Nicodemus as one who was not completely sold out to Him. Jesus says to him, “We speak what We know and testify what We have seen, and you do not receive Our witness.” (John 3:11)
Nicodemus didn't pass the test.
How about you?
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