Safe in Jesus’s Hands John 10:27–30 They will never perish. John 10:28 Jesus speaks of God’s perseverance with his saints. That is, that none whom God has called to faith in Christ will be lost. Indeed, how can they be, if God is responsible for their salvation? Jesus says, “I give them eternal life, and…

Saved, Safe, and Satisfied John 10:7–10 I am the door of the sheep. John 10:7 Jesus speaks of three great benefits of entering into God’s flock through him. First, Jesus says that anyone who enters in will be saved. This promise is not only about the future, but also about the past and the present….

The Dividing Rock John 9:35–41 That those who do not see may see, and those who see may become blind. John 9:39 Jesus is speaking of the indirect moral effect on everybody of his presence in the world, according to which some believe on him and others reject him. The sun’s light illustrates this. It…

Able to Save John 9:1–34 He saw a man blind from birth. John 9:1 This is the gospel. It is the truth of God concerning the hopeless state of the lost and of the power of God to save such as he wills to save. God’s purposes are not frustrated by either the hatred of…

Passed By John 8:48–59 Jesus hid himself and went out of the temple. John 8:59 This verse indicates the sad result of the action of those who try to get rid of Jesus. What does it mean when we are told that Jesus hid himself? First, it means that although these men could not harm…

Because of the Cross John 8:1–11 Neither do I condemn you. John 8:11 When we ask, “Why did the Lord Jesus Christ not pronounce judgment on the woman caught in adultery?” the only substantial and ultimately satisfying answer we get is that he did not pronounce judgment against the woman for precisely the same reason…

A Great Invitation John 7:37–39 If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink. John 7:37 Have you heard it? Have you listened to that great invitation? I wonder if you have noticed that in this verse Jesus does not even detail the nature of the thirst. He was not specific. There were no…

Going Forward John 6:66–69 Lord, to whom shall we go? John 6:68 If you have believed on the Lord Jesus Christ as your Savior—if you are truly united to him through the miracle of the new birth—then there is no way for you to go but forward. A threefold cord binds you to him. Peter…

The Significant Life John 6:37–40 All that the Father gives me will come to me. John 6:37 If you are a Christian, the fact that it is because God has chosen you and accomplished the work of your salvation is a great truth for you, for it is a truth that gives tremendous importance to…

Missing the Christ John 5:31–47 Yet you refuse to come to me that you may have life. John 5:40 The Bible was given by God to point a person to the Savior, and he must come to the Savior if he is to find life. This is necessary, for unless the life of God takes…