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FAITH: A RESPONSE TO HIS IDENTITY

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

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FAITH: A RESPONSE TO HIS IDENTITY

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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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