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Faith: A Response to Jesus' Identity in John 4:46-54

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This exploration of John 4:46-54 delves into the theme of faith as a response to the identity of Jesus. John’s Gospel emphasizes "signs" pointing to Jesus' divine nature, contrasting with the "mighty works" in the Synoptic Gospels. We examine different levels of faith, illustrated by the royal official’s incomplete understanding of Jesus. Genuine faith transcends the need for miracles, nurtured through persistent prayer and personal encounters with Christ. Ultimately, faith is an active response to recognizing Jesus as the Savior of the world.

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Faith: A Response to Jesus' Identity in John 4:46-54

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  1. FAITH: A RESPONSE TO HIS IDENTITY John 4:46-54

  2. FAITH: A RESPONSE TO HIS IDENTITY OVERVIEW OF GOSPEL OF JOHN • Matthew, Mark, Luke use the word dynameis(might works) while John uses the word Semeia (Signs) • These 7 signs point to the identity of Jesus.

  3. FAITH: A RESPONSE TO HIS IDENTITY • Jesus as Giver of Joy (John 2:1-12) • Jesus is the New Temple (John 2:13-25) • Jesus is the Giver of New Birth (John 3:1-21) • Jesus as the Savior of the World (John 4:7-41) -------------------------------------------------------------- (LesslieNewbigenThe Light Has Come)

  4. FAITH: A RESPONSE TO HIS IDENTITY DIFFERENT MATURITY LEVELS OF FAITH • John 4:44 – Comparison of untrustworthy Faith and Trustworthy Faith • Alludes to Different levels of Faith • Invitation to compare the Faith of Judean believers and Faith of Samaritan believers

  5. FAITH: A RESPONSE TO HIS IDENTITY The officer’s faith responded to his incomplete idea of the identity of Jesus

  6. FAITH: A RESPONSE TO HIS IDENTITY Response to Jesus must not be dependent on signs nor miracles. Jesus disapproves of it!

  7. FAITH: A RESPONSE TO HIS IDENTITY • Persistent intercession leads one to become a hearer and doer of the words of Jesus • Personal encounter with Jesus causes Faith to grow

  8. FAITH: A RESPONSE TO HIS IDENTITY THEOLOGICAL IMPLICATIONS Jesus is Savior of the World. Jesus is the Son of God

  9. FAITH: A RESPONSE TO HIS IDENTITY THEOLOGICAL IMPLICATIONS Consistency of Jesus’ character and His Word

  10. FAITH: A RESPONSE TO HIS IDENTITY THEOLOGICAL IMPLICATIONS Faith is not merely a state of belief. Faith is a response to His identity.

  11. FAITH: A RESPONSE TO HIS IDENTITY THEOLOGICAL IMPLICATIONS Faith’s response not dependent on signs/miracles.

  12. FAITH: A RESPONSE TO HIS IDENTITY THEOLOGICAL IMPLICATIONS Persistent Intercession leads one to become hearer and doer of Jesus’ words

  13. FAITH: A RESPONSE TO HIS IDENTITY Personal encounter with Jesus causes Faith to grow

  14. FAITH: A RESPONSE TO HIS IDENTITY Challenge Read entire bible from cover to cover: Genesis to Revelation

  15. FAITH: A RESPONSE TO HIS IDENTITY Challenge Persevere in keeping hold of God’s promises

  16. FAITH: A RESPONSE TO HIS IDENTITY Challenge Listen to the prompting of your heart, mind and soul.

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