Quickening Spirit

Tonight's study is in 1 Corinthians, Chapter 11. 
We will also have Communion Service. 
 
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Tonight's study is in 1 Corinthians, Chapter 11. 
We will also have Communion Service.

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1st Corinthians 11:26, Communion Service

Do you have one big regret of some past event? Even if you have a mountain of matters you wish you could do over, does one stand out above them all? If so, does that event define you? Have you been able to move on from that failure? 
 
The Apostle Peter had one such event. It is likely the one thing people remember about him above all others. He denied Jesus 3 times and Jesus told him he would. All 4 gospels record the event and I am convinced it was a time of absolute crisis for him, as his reaction seems to show. 
 
We are in John 18:25-27 this morning to look at the events, as John records them, and we will also look at the other gospel accounts for added detail. We do so to answer the question of whether it is possible to get beyond massive failure or not. This question is not in the psychological sense of some self-help philosophy, but how did Peter recover from this? 
 
Make no mistake, It wasn't a matter of "time healing all wounds", or "we all fail", or some other slogan. What we see in Peter life was coming face to face with Jesus after He resurrected. This would make Peter's failure fade away and focus him of far greater things. We know much of Peter's state of mind after all of this by reading his epistles and The Book of Acts, as they record much. 
 
Healing from failure is not something that can be erased by some mind over matter philosophy. Though we cannot forget past failures, being focused on eternal matters helps to put temporal failures in context. 
 
Do you have one big regret of some past event? Even if you have a mountain of matters you wish you could do over, does one stand out above them all? If so, does that event define you? Have you been able to move on from that failure? 
 
The Apostle Peter had one such event. It is likely the one thing people remember about him above all others. He denied Jesus 3 times and Jesus told him he would. All 4 gospels record the event and I am convinced it was a time of absolute crisis for him, as his reaction seems to show. 
 
We are in John 18:25-27 this morning to look at the events, as John records them, and we will also look at the other gospel accounts for added detail. We do so to answer the question of whether it is possible to get beyond massive failure or not. This question is not in the psychological sense of some self-help philosophy, but how did Peter recover from this? 
 
Make no mistake, It wasn't a matter of "time healing all wounds", or "we all fail", or some other slogan. What we see in Peter life was coming face to face with Jesus after He resurrected. This would make Peter's failure fade away and focus him of far greater things. We know much of Peter's state of mind after all of this by reading his epistles and The Book of Acts, as they record much. 
 
Healing from failure is not something that can be erased by some mind over matter philosophy. Though we cannot forget past failures, being focused on eternal matters helps to put temporal failures in context. 
 
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Do you have one big regret of some past event? Even if you have a mountain of matters you wish you could do over, does one stand out above them all? If so, does that event define you? Have you been able to move on from that failure?

The Apostle Peter had one such event. It is likely the one thing people remember about him above all others. He denied Jesus 3 times and Jesus told him he would. All 4 gospels record the event and I am convinced it was a time of absolute crisis for him, as his reaction seems to show.

We are in John 18:25-27 this morning to look at the events, as John records them, and we will also look at the other gospel accounts for added detail. We do so to answer the question of whether it is possible to get beyond massive failure or not. This question is not in the psychological sense of some self-help philosophy, but how did Peter recover from this?

Make no mistake, It wasn't a matter of "time healing all wounds", or "we all fail", or some other slogan. What we see

John 18:25-27, Pastor Chris Quintana

We live in a church culture where people are trying to have the biggest or best church so people will show up and be "part of the community." It is a time where people are looking at who has the flashiest model, or where things are more "happening" than elsewhere? But would our time not be better spent if the church would get back to the simple study of the scripture? Unlike the modern way of read a verse or two and wax eloquent and philosophical, but to study for understanding and direction? 
 
Remember that when we read how Paul or Peter or the others, they would address people not using models, or have 5 point sermons, or quote this guy or that to prove they were well read. They simply taught truth and the world hated them, but those who came to know Jesus, through them, they were loved because of the dedication to simple truth. 
 
Here is what they knew. God has always loved His creation, but His creation rebelled and it became corrupt. Genesis 3 records this fact and nothing has been the same since that time. Death and sin began their horrible reign over life and man was distant and separated for God from that time forard. 
 
Then we see this one word, Jesus, and things changed. 
 
We will complete chapter 17 of John today, and in the most concise way I know how, I can only describe Jesus' final words in that He came to reestablish what was lost in Eden. Jesus has repeatedly spoke of being "one" with The Father. That simply means there is no separation. Though Jesus had His time on earth and there was a physical separation, never was there a spiritual one. His desire was and is that God would accept those who come to Him for salvation. All for the purpose that we would no longer have separation from The God who loves. 
 
In our text today He is moments from His arrest and the process of His trial, death and resurrection. Now that process will make His desire a reality. 
 
There is no model of church, no program of development, no wisdom or marketing that can change that incredible truth. When we see Jesus, all the man made imaginations and philosophy will be gone, and, for those who choose, we will see His face and know Him as The One who said: 
 
John 17:24 “Father, I desire that they also whom You gave Me may be with Me where I am, that they may behold My glory which You have given Me; for You loved Me before the foundation of the world. 
 
God is completely unimpressed with celebrity driven churches and models, because all too often they obscure this foundational truth. Lord, may we return to simpler times and understandings? 
 
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We live in a church culture where people are trying to have the biggest or best church so people will show up and be "part of the community." It is a time where people are looking at who has the flashiest model, or where things are more "happening" than elsewhere? But would our time not be better spent if the church would get back to the simple study of the scripture? Unlike the modern way of read a verse or two and wax eloquent and philosophical, but to study for understanding and direction?

Remember that when we read how Paul or Peter or the others, they would address people not using models, or have 5 point sermons, or quote this guy or that to prove they were well read. They simply taught truth and the world hated them, but those who came to know Jesus, through them, they were loved because of the dedication to simple truth.

Here is what they knew. God has always loved His creation, but His creation rebelled and it became corrupt. Genesis 3 records this fact and nothing has been 

John 17: 20-26, Pastor Chris Quintana

Tonight we complete Genesis chapter 47 for our evening study. 
Israel Blesses Joseph's Sons 
 
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Tonight we complete Genesis chapter 47 for our evening study.
Israel Blesses Joseph's Sons

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Genesis 47:13 - 31

Tonight we are completing Acts 3 and going into chapter 4. 
 
A notable miracle happened in chapter 3 and an answer to the crowd's wonder at the miracle is where we begin tonight. Peter is careful to put the attention where it belonged and says it is because of Jesus. He does so by reminding them that Jesus was The One spoken of by the prophets. His language leaves no room for any other interpretation of those passages. 
 
This created such a commotion that it brought out the temple authorities, who had them detained. In an fateful miscalculation they were asked by what authority they said these things? This was a question they would marvel at and regret once it was answered. 
 
Again Peter gives the obvious answer, Jesus. He also makes them aware of their treachery, because he is addressing the same people who conspired with Judas. He also makes sure that they know the scriptures have spoken of Him, whom the grave could not keep. He then tells them there is no other name by which we must be saved. 
 
This is a serious matter. These are the words of Peter and he says there is no other way. If one wants the hope of heaven, there are not many ways, nor are there few, but One. 
 
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Tonight we are completing Acts 3 and going into chapter 4.

A notable miracle happened in chapter 3 and an answer to the crowd's wonder at the miracle is where we begin tonight. Peter is careful to put the attention where it belonged and says it is because of Jesus. He does so by reminding them that Jesus was The One spoken of by the prophets. His language leaves no room for any other interpretation of those passages.

This created such a commotion that it brought out the temple authorities, who had them detained. In an fateful miscalculation they were asked by what authority they said these things? This was a question they would marvel at and regret once it was answered.

Again Peter gives the obvious answer, Jesus. He also makes them aware of their treachery, because he is addressing the same people who conspired with Judas. He also makes sure that they know the scriptures have spoken of Him, whom the grave could not keep. He then tells them there is no other name by which we must be

Acts 3:22 - 4:21, Pastor Chris Quintana

Tonight we are in Genesis 45 and 46, though we may also see bits of 47. These are not only the final chapters of Genesis (50 total) but they are the closing narrative of Joseph making himself known to his brothers and his father. 
 
Joseph sees God's hand in all of this and knows that God had used Joseph's brother's treachery to their benefit. Famine had gripped the known world and God's wisdom given to Joseph would sustain an empire and God's covenant people together. 
 
It is, of course, an emotional matter for these brothers after the years of separation. It is also important to notice that although these people are far from perfect, in fact they are demonstrably failed humans in the character, God would make a nation out of them and their descendants. He had great plans, which He had made know beginning with Abraham and now to his grandson and great grandsons. 
 
It is a fascinating ending to this part of Israel's history. 
 
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Tonight we are in Genesis 45 and 46, though we may also see bits of 47. These are not only the final chapters of Genesis (50 total) but they are the closing narrative of Joseph making himself known to his brothers and his father.

Joseph sees God's hand in all of this and knows that God had used Joseph's brother's treachery to their benefit. Famine had gripped the known world and God's wisdom given to Joseph would sustain an empire and God's covenant people together.

It is, of course, an emotional matter for these brothers after the years of separation. It is also important to notice that although these people are far from perfect, in fact they are demonstrably failed humans in the character, God would make a nation out of them and their descendants. He had great plans, which He had made know beginning with Abraham and now to his grandson and great grandsons.

It is a fascinating ending to this part of Israel's history.

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Genesis 45 - Genesis 47: 12 , Pastor Chris Quintana

In John 15:18-25 Jesus tells the disciples how the world will react to them as they continue teaching His message here on earth. He tells them that His message would cause the same reaction towards them as it did towards Him. Oddly we hear so many even within "churches" who excuse away all manner of things Jesus said needed to be rejected. Repentance was something Jesus spoke of often in scripture. He was one who broke with convention, as they knew it, but always called people to holiness based on God's Word. 
 
He says as much in verse 21. He tells them the world will hate and persecute them, because those who hate and persecute them do not know God, nor do they know Him. Can we please remember who was His audience and who were those who hated and persecuted Him? They were the religious types who claimed to know God, for they were the Jewish elites, primarily. His disciples were also Jews who made up the early church. But notice how one group would hate and persecute the other. 
 
If we look at this from a 21st century perspective we can see the same things at play here and now. There are the religious types who will reject a call to biblical conduct and holiness. They will try to convince people that biblical standards don't apply here and now. They will, of course, use the bible if they can find where they feel it agrees with them, but reject any contrary view. The secular world will also hate and persecute those who reflect Jesus and His teachings. This isn't hypothetical, it is demonstrable. 
 
So here is the question, first to the church. Has the culture permeated the church so much that there is often blurred lines so that people can't tell where the culture ends and the church begins? Do the individual Christian, answer the same question. 
 
We are never to go out of our way to be offensive, obnoxious, hypocritical, distant or condescending. Jesus was none of these things. He was indeed clear and forceful in His words and always loving. So, His disciples must be like their master and they will be accused of all those things. People will demonstrate their heart when they hear and see a demonstration of true disciples. 
 
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In John 15:18-25 Jesus tells the disciples how the world will react to them as they continue teaching His message here on earth. He tells them that His message would cause the same reaction towards them as it did towards Him. Oddly we hear so many even within "churches" who excuse away all manner of things Jesus said needed to be rejected. Repentance was something Jesus spoke of often in scripture. He was one who broke with convention, as they knew it, but always called people to holiness based on God's Word.

He says as much in verse 21. He tells them the world will hate and persecute them, because those who hate and persecute them do not know God, nor do they know Him. Can we please remember who was His audience and who were those who hated and persecuted Him? They were the religious types who claimed to know God, for they were the Jewish elites, primarily. His disciples were also Jews who made up the early church. But notice how one group would hate and persecute the other.

If we l

John 15:18-25, Pastor Chris Quintana

John 15:9-17 is our text this morning. Jesus has just explained to them the Vine and Branch relationship He has with His church. He now transitions to the fruit of that relationship. 
 
We read that His love for us is to be understood and copied. As He has loved His Father and does those things which He was instructed to do, so we should do also. We do this not out of obligation following some how-to manual with which we blindly comply, but simply following where He leads and instructs. 
 
He has taught them a great many things and knowing and doing such things will produce joy. He says joy and not happiness. There is a great deal of difference between the two. In short, joy in not situational. In fact we can have joy in the midst of great trouble. Happiness is in the moment, joy looks past the moment into what is to come, thus producing joy. 
 
Finally, He calls us "friend." He makes the contrast with "servant" and elaborates that a servant, no matter how high up the ranks, never knows what the master is doing. However, Jesus The Son has made known to us all that The Father had sent Him to make known. 
 
 
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John 15:9-17 is our text this morning. Jesus has just explained to them the Vine and Branch relationship He has with His church. He now transitions to the fruit of that relationship.

We read that His love for us is to be understood and copied. As He has loved His Father and does those things which He was instructed to do, so we should do also. We do this not out of obligation following some how-to manual with which we blindly comply, but simply following where He leads and instructs.

He has taught them a great many things and knowing and doing such things will produce joy. He says joy and not happiness. There is a great deal of difference between the two. In short, joy in not situational. In fact we can have joy in the midst of great trouble. Happiness is in the moment, joy looks past the moment into what is to come, thus producing joy.

Finally, He calls us "friend." He makes the contrast with "servant" and elaborates that a servant, no matter how high up the ranks, never knows what

John 15:9-17, Pastor Chris Quintana

John 14:25-31 is our text this morning. In John's Gospel a large amount of the chapters are dedicated to the words spoken in the last hours of Jesus' life here on earth, to the disciples. (13-17) In the section we examine this morning the last verse is transitional, likely as they were departing for Gethsemane. 
 
Jesus once again makes a series of promises regarding the relationship which will be made possible when He has completed the work The Father has sent Him to accomplish. Among those promises of peace (unlike any peace they may have known in the world) a remedy for trouble and fear is promised. This will allow them to look past circumstances and look to the eternal, and they will need this as the church is born. There will be a greater knowledge of things Jesus has said, and further knowledge will follow when The Holy Spirit comes to them. This too is and has been promised. 
 
It should be kept in mind these promises mean as much today as when they heard them, because it is the same Spirit in the believer that was being promised to them. As He speaks to the disciples, so He speaks to all who know Him as Lord. 
 
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John 14:25-31 is our text this morning. In John's Gospel a large amount of the chapters are dedicated to the words spoken in the last hours of Jesus' life here on earth, to the disciples. (13-17) In the section we examine this morning the last verse is transitional, likely as they were departing for Gethsemane.

Jesus once again makes a series of promises regarding the relationship which will be made possible when He has completed the work The Father has sent Him to accomplish. Among those promises of peace (unlike any peace they may have known in the world) a remedy for trouble and fear is promised. This will allow them to look past circumstances and look to the eternal, and they will need this as the church is born. There will be a greater knowledge of things Jesus has said, and further knowledge will follow when The Holy Spirit comes to them. This too is and has been promised.

It should be kept in mind these promises mean as much today as when they heard them, because it is the sam

John 14:25-31, Pastor Chris Quintana

The Great Tribulation 
Daniel's Seventy Weeks 
 
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The Great Tribulation
Daniel's Seventy Weeks

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Matthew 24: 23-31, Pastor Chris Quintana

Tonight we are in Genesis beginning at chapter 25:12 and getting through chapter 26 and parts of 27. 
 
When you read through this section you can't help but notice God uses people who are very flawed to bring about His will and purpose. We must recognize the bible is not written to make it look like those whom God used were perfect. In fact the opposite is true. 
 
People love to make themselves of great reputation, but a simple examination of any human will show our flaws and should cause us to conclude there is a need for God to lead and guide. It is a wonderful thing to consider how God has dealt with man and so He has preserved for us a record of those dealings, both in their success and failings. 
 
God had already made His promise to Abraham and in these chapters we see the beginnings of His plans come to fruition. This is the history which leads to the nation from which our Messiah, Jesus came. It is not just any history, it is the history which leads to eternal life. 
 
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Tonight we are in Genesis beginning at chapter 25:12 and getting through chapter 26 and parts of 27.

When you read through this section you can't help but notice God uses people who are very flawed to bring about His will and purpose. We must recognize the bible is not written to make it look like those whom God used were perfect. In fact the opposite is true.

People love to make themselves of great reputation, but a simple examination of any human will show our flaws and should cause us to conclude there is a need for God to lead and guide. It is a wonderful thing to consider how God has dealt with man and so He has preserved for us a record of those dealings, both in their success and failings.

God had already made His promise to Abraham and in these chapters we see the beginnings of His plans come to fruition. This is the history which leads to the nation from which our Messiah, Jesus came. It is not just any history, it is the history which leads to eternal life. 

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Genesis 25:12 - 27: 7, Pastor Chris Quintana

Genesis 19:29 - 21, Pastor Chris Quintana

We look at John 12:35-41 this morning at Calvary Chapel Cypress. In chapter 8 Jesus said in the second I Am statement that He was the light Of The World. (8:12) In chapter 12 He returns to this idea of bringing light to a dark place. 
 
Verses 35 and 36 are pivotal to understanding this section in that He says a person must "walk in The Light" (verse 35) so as to avoid darkness. The "walking" assumes a leading and a following. He leads since He knows where He is going and we are to follow. 
 
Verse 36 says we must "believe in The Light" that we may become "sons" (children) Many in the church mock the idea of accepting Jesus into the heart as the means of salvation but this is pretty easily understood when acceptance is what John 1:12 tells us and that it is a matter on the heart in Romans 10:9-13. Now, there is a change of life, action and worldview from then on and the life we had is to be dead to us. Sanctification is to begin the moment we leave what we were to follow Him. 
 
The tragic part of the text today is in the following verses. Jesus made His statement and doesn't remain to argue. He hides Himself, and they are left to consider His words. John goes on to add his commentary over the reaction, that some believed (verse 42) but a number didn't believe and John uses the opportunity to point out this is what Isaiah prophesied. Hardened hearts of unbelief, and God set them in that decision. Simply tragic. 
 
The second part of this is for next week as the chapter ends in verse 50. 
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We look at John 12:35-41 this morning at Calvary Chapel Cypress. In chapter 8 Jesus said in the second I Am statement that He was the light Of The World. (8:12) In chapter 12 He returns to this idea of bringing light to a dark place.

Verses 35 and 36 are pivotal to understanding this section in that He says a person must "walk in The Light" (verse 35) so as to avoid darkness. The "walking" assumes a leading and a following. He leads since He knows where He is going and we are to follow.

Verse 36 says we must "believe in The Light" that we may become "sons" (children) Many in the church mock the idea of accepting Jesus into the heart as the means of salvation but this is pretty easily understood when acceptance is what John 1:12 tells us and that it is a matter on the heart in Romans 10:9-13. Now, there is a change of life, action and worldview from then on and the life we had is to be dead to us. Sanctification is to begin the moment we leave what we were to follow Him.

The tragic p

John 12: 35-41, Pastor Chris Quintana

We continue our study in the Gospel of John this morning, picking up right after Jesus had come into Jerusalem, several days before His death and Resurrection. The voice of The Father has just answered, in an audible voice what Jesus requested, that The Father would glorify The Son. The voice of The Father then affirms that He has and will again glorify Him. 
 
What follows is clearly for the benefit of those hearing. Those looking to Jesus, faithfully, were comforted to know things were on track, while others were skeptical. Then Jesus speaks of His pending death at the cross and refers to it as a rallying point where He draws people to Himself. 
 
Again, what comfort these words would be to those who believed. However, to those still viewing Him as a hoped for conquering king, His asserting that He would die just didn't register and so they protest. They felt the messianic attributes spoken of in the Old Testament would never assume death, only crushing victory. 
 
Then, as today, the focus is far too narrow. Jesus will come as King of Kings (Revelation 19) but in order to secure eternity for mankind, He must first give His life at the cross, be buried and resurrect as the scriptures told. There is still this same problem today as there was then. People want to look at all of the benefits promised in Scripture, but refuse to see the cost. The cost not only to God, in the life of His son being laid down for the sinner, but the cost to the person wanting to receive. The believer is called to a much higher calling than those of earth. Paul said "I have been crucified with Jesus" (Galatians 2:20) That means a clean break from that old life, in favor of the new. 
 
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We continue our study in the Gospel of John this morning, picking up right after Jesus had come into Jerusalem, several days before His death and Resurrection. The voice of The Father has just answered, in an audible voice what Jesus requested, that The Father would glorify The Son. The voice of The Father then affirms that He has and will again glorify Him.

What follows is clearly for the benefit of those hearing. Those looking to Jesus, faithfully, were comforted to know things were on track, while others were skeptical. Then Jesus speaks of His pending death at the cross and refers to it as a rallying point where He draws people to Himself.

Again, what comfort these words would be to those who believed. However, to those still viewing Him as a hoped for conquering king, His asserting that He would die just didn't register and so they protest. They felt the messianic attributes spoken of in the Old Testament would never assume death, only crushing victory.

Then, as today, the focu

John 12: 28-34, Pastor Chris Quintana

2 Chronicles 34: 1-33, Pastor Bob Boynton

We pick up tonight where we left off several weeks ago in Genesis 7:11 and we will rewind briefly because it is where we see the beginning description of the flood and Noah's preparation. We should be able to cover chapter 8 as well and get to the place where they were able to leave the ark. There is much that Genesis describes about this geological event the likes the world has not seen before or since and we will look at all of it tonight. 
 
What's more, we can look at the world around us and see evidence everywhere we look of massive sediment deposits. We see fossils all over the planet in the layers of sedimentary rock. Genesis describes an event where a quick death and covering would provide, precisely as the Genesis account records. 
 
The bible makes claims in these verses which we can observed in the world around us. It didn't just rain real hard, there was something much larger happening in the Genesis description. The earth was reshaped in ways we cannot fully grasp and the evidence in our world fit what Genesis teaches us. 
 
While all of this unprecedented disaster is taking place, we are reminded of the care God took for those in the ark. There is a deeply theological matter being addressed in this passage though it can be missed when we try to understand the science of it all. 
 
We will look at all of this detail tonight and I would again direct you to our friend Russ Miller and his ministry for much, much more on the topic of the flood. His is a must have resource on this topic as well as origins and answering evolutionary theory. 
http://creationministries.org/ 
 
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We pick up tonight where we left off several weeks ago in Genesis 7:11 and we will rewind briefly because it is where we see the beginning description of the flood and Noah's preparation. We should be able to cover chapter 8 as well and get to the place where they were able to leave the ark. There is much that Genesis describes about this geological event the likes the world has not seen before or since and we will look at all of it tonight.

What's more, we can look at the world around us and see evidence everywhere we look of massive sediment deposits. We see fossils all over the planet in the layers of sedimentary rock. Genesis describes an event where a quick death and covering would provide, precisely as the Genesis account records.

The bible makes claims in these verses which we can observed in the world around us. It didn't just rain real hard, there was something much larger happening in the Genesis description. The earth was reshaped in ways we cannot fully grasp and the evid

Genesis 7:11-8:22, Pastor Chris Quintana

John 8:52-59 is our text this morning. It concludes Jesus' contending with the Pharisees and He does so with the strongest possible example of His divine nature. He uses the term "I AM" as a description of who He is. 
 
The meaning of this term is not lost on those hearing Him. They knew the scripture. They know that is how God described Himself to Moses in Exodus 3:14 and their reaction to His words leave no doubt as to His meaning. They knew Abraham in the genetic way, as being his descendants. Jesus and Abraham we not simply genetically tied, but Abraham also knew of Jesus and who He was. 
 
John began this gospel making sure we knew of Jesus' eternal nature. Now John records this statement, found only in John's gospel, leaving no doubt. For those who claim Jesus never asserted He was God, look again, here is yet another place where he did precisely that. 
 
On another level, a careful look at this passage along with others like it, we need to see the big picture. Here is Jesus, God made flesh, who has power beyond what they could possibly imagine, and yet He allows mortal man to contend with and even insult God who was standing right in front of them. 
 
He is indeed patient and loving. 
 
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John 8:52-59 is our text this morning. It concludes Jesus' contending with the Pharisees and He does so with the strongest possible example of His divine nature. He uses the term "I AM" as a description of who He is.

The meaning of this term is not lost on those hearing Him. They knew the scripture. They know that is how God described Himself to Moses in Exodus 3:14 and their reaction to His words leave no doubt as to His meaning. They knew Abraham in the genetic way, as being his descendants. Jesus and Abraham we not simply genetically tied, but Abraham also knew of Jesus and who He was.

John began this gospel making sure we knew of Jesus' eternal nature. Now John records this statement, found only in John's gospel, leaving no doubt. For those who claim Jesus never asserted He was God, look again, here is yet another place where he did precisely that.

On another level, a careful look at this passage along with others like it, we need to see the big picture. Here is Jesus, God made 

John 8:52-59, Pastor Chris Quintana

John 7:25-39 tells us of the events at the end of the feast mentioned in this section. (Sukkot) The people were confused and had a lack of understanding regarding who Jesus was and what to do about what He said and did. This again was at the end of The Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot) and as the people debated Jesus was about to say something to the assembled people which foreshadows the change of relationship to God which had never been seen, but only written about in The Prophets. He was about to promise The Holy Spirit to those who believe. 
 
The people were trying to understand all that was taking place and the religious leaders were trying to figure out how to rid themselves of Him, permanently. We also see from the text that when that time came, it would be on God's terms and not theirs. (verse 30) 
 
Before He says what he does there was still yet another debate among His adversaries who wanted to take Him and His words telling them the time would come when He would leave and they wouldn't know where to find Him. He spoke, of course, of heavenly matters after His resurrection (verses 32-36) 
 
We get to the most important part of the text after that. Jesus promises The Holy Spirit to those who believe. (verses 37-39) Belief is the issue. Not belief in His existence, they all knew He existed, this is a matter of relationship, based upon His Sacrifice and the indwelling of His Spirit in those believers. 
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John 7:25-39 tells us of the events at the end of the feast mentioned in this section. (Sukkot) The people were confused and had a lack of understanding regarding who Jesus was and what to do about what He said and did. This again was at the end of The Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot) and as the people debated Jesus was about to say something to the assembled people which foreshadows the change of relationship to God which had never been seen, but only written about in The Prophets. He was about to promise The Holy Spirit to those who believe.

The people were trying to understand all that was taking place and the religious leaders were trying to figure out how to rid themselves of Him, permanently. We also see from the text that when that time came, it would be on God's terms and not theirs. (verse 30)

Before He says what he does there was still yet another debate among His adversaries who wanted to take Him and His words telling them the time would come when He would leave and they wou

John 7:25-39, Pastor Chris Quintana

We are in Genesis 1 and tonight we begin the days of creation. It is a fascinating look at how God said He made the things we see and in which order He made them. Of course the world laughs at the notion of a recent supernatural creation, but as we work our way through this book we will take the time to put the biblical explanation to the test. 
 
We will again review the theories that some various churches and people believe and see how they stand up to God's description of events. Is it a literal account, as the text surely describes, or is there some way to take a different view, as some try to do? 
Calvary Chapel Cypress: http://calvarychapelcypress.net 
End Time News & Resources: http://www.quickening-spirit.com

We are in Genesis 1 and tonight we begin the days of creation. It is a fascinating look at how God said He made the things we see and in which order He made them. Of course the world laughs at the notion of a recent supernatural creation, but as we work our way through this book we will take the time to put the biblical explanation to the test.

We will again review the theories that some various churches and people believe and see how they stand up to God's description of events. Is it a literal account, as the text surely describes, or is there some way to take a different view, as some try to do?
Calvary Chapel Cypress: http://calvarychapelcypress.net 
End Time News & Resources: http://www.quickening-spirit.com

Genesis 1: 14-24, Pastor Chris Quintana

This morning we complete chapter 5 of John's Gospel. This is a section where Jesus holds those hearing Him responsible for what they should know. In this case, there have been several reasons given by Jesus for why they should listen to Him, but above all the reasons given, the Word of God itself is the single greatest witness. 
 
How much more so now? We have much more than they did, we have the whole of scripture. We have the essential teachings from Him in the gospels. We have the written testimony of His disciples and all of the doctrinal writing of Paul, etc. 
 
With all this wealth of information most are still as they were, people needing to come to faith based on what they read and hear. From the believer to the skeptic to the unbeliever, God's Word stands as testimony and ignorance of what He wrote isn't an excuse. 
Calvary Chapel Cypress: http://calvarychapelcypress.net 
End Time News & Resources: http://www.quickening-spirit.com

This morning we complete chapter 5 of John's Gospel. This is a section where Jesus holds those hearing Him responsible for what they should know. In this case, there have been several reasons given by Jesus for why they should listen to Him, but above all the reasons given, the Word of God itself is the single greatest witness.

How much more so now? We have much more than they did, we have the whole of scripture. We have the essential teachings from Him in the gospels. We have the written testimony of His disciples and all of the doctrinal writing of Paul, etc.

With all this wealth of information most are still as they were, people needing to come to faith based on what they read and hear. From the believer to the skeptic to the unbeliever, God's Word stands as testimony and ignorance of what He wrote isn't an excuse.  
Calvary Chapel Cypress: http://calvarychapelcypress.net 
End Time News & Resources: http://www.quickening-spirit.com

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