JOHN 20 – MEET THE VICTOR!
MEETING JESUS IN THE GOSPEL OF JOHN #23 – Last in Series
People are victorious all the time, but only temporarily! Only the Lord Jesus Christ gives victory over Satan, sin, death, and eternal punishment permanently! The Resurrection is proof of this.
HOPE – John 20:1-10 (The orderly way Jesus left an empty tomb should have given hope.)
HAPPINESS – John 20:11-20 (Both Mary and the Disciples were overjoyed seeing the risen Lord Jesus!)
HELP – John 20:21-23 (Jesus promises help as we live the Christian life.)
- Peace – Vs. 21
- Purpose – Vs. 21
- Presence – Vs. 22
- Power – Vs. 23 (Authority to declare a person forgiven or not forgiven depending on their faith or lack of faith in Christ for salvation)
HEALTH – John 20:24-29 (A defeated Thomas is restored to Spiritual health)
- The Doubter – Vss. 24-25
- The Deliverer – Vss. 26-27
- The Decision – Vs. 28
- The Declaration – Vs. 29
HEED! – John 20:30-31 (The whole purpose of the Gospel of John is stated here. Each person must believe!)
