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The Gospel of John (38): The Good Shepherd [Part 2]
In John 10:6-16 we learn that Jesus came to bring life to all those who will follow him. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven celebrates the Shepherd who saves, who sacrifices, who knows his own, and whose sheep spread the globe.
“I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me, and I lay down…
The Gospel of John (37): The Good Shepherd [Part 1]
In John 10:1-21, Jesus teaches a lesson about the true shepherd sent by God. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven identifies the sheep, thief, shepherd, and doorkeeper; the thief unmasked and the shepherd revealed; and the way of the true shepherd.
“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down…
The Gospel of John (36): True and False Confidence
Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven uses John 9:35-41 to clarify the assurance of salvation for the believer. We learn the danger of false assurance and the inseparability of faith and assurance, and we clear away the smoke of confusion. “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of…
The Gospel of John (35): I Was Blind, Now I See
Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven uses John 9:8-34 to show the power of Jesus to change lives. We learn the amazement of the inquisitive neighbors, the frustration of the dead religionists, and the boldness of the man who can now see. “One thing I do know, that though I was blind, now I see.”
The Gospel of John (34): New Sight for the Blind Man
In John 9:1-7, Jesus displays his ability to do the works of God by bringing sight to a blind man. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven explains the details, the spiritual meaning, and the purpose of this miracle. “We must work the works of him who sent me while it is day… As long as I am in the world, I…
The Gospel of John (33): Abraham Meets Jesus
In John 8:48-59 and Genesis 22:1-14, we discover Abraham’s opportunity to see the coming Messiah. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven describes the time of expectation and the time of revelation and celebration experienced by Abraham and Isaac on Mt. Moriah.
In the temple Jesus spoke of his coming, “Your father Abraham rejoiced that he would see my day. He saw it and was…
The Gospel of John (32): Who is Your Father?
In John 8:39-47 and Genesis 4:1-11, there is a contrast between two fathers, with only one path leading to salvation. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven describes two sacrifices, two responses, and two fathers. “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
The Gospel of John (31): The Truth That Sets Free
Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven uses John 8:31-38 to explain how faith in Christ can set us free. This message brings into focus two kinds of slavery and the one way to freedom. Jesus said to the Jews who believed him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth,…
The Gospel of John (30): The Faith That Saves
Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven uses John 8:21-30 to highlight the path to salvation in Christ Jesus. Jesus contrasted the earthly man and the heavenly man, and he spoke of the faith needed to bring sinners to salvation. “It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself…
The Gospel of John (29): The Light of the World
Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven uses John 8:12-20 to focus on the words of Jesus, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” In this message, we learn about the Light that reveals, guides, and saves. “In him was life, and the life was…