Theme: series: Jesus claim to deity

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I Am The True Vine

• Theme series Jesus claim to deity

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Introduction

• Up to this point in Johns gospel is Jesus claim
  of deity primarily to His detractors
• I Am the Bread of Life the giver/sustainer of
  eternal life.
• I Am the Light of the world who leads the way
  and is the source of salvation.
• I am the Door and the Good Shepherd also the
  way and source of salvation.

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Introduction

• The final I am statements Jesus now makes His
  claim are primarily among His disciples.
• Jesus wants His followers to have the conviction
  of who He is, even if they are not fully
  comprehending the fullness of His claims.
• As noted in the previous lesson these claims are
  meant to build the faith of His disciples before
  He leaves them to rule from heaven. Cp. 1 Pet.
  321-22

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Background to Jesus Claim

• Jesus made claims regarding Himself to be someone
  on par with deity, of which many detractors
• Walked with him no more. Jn. 666
• Wanted to conspire against Him. Matt. 1214
• Ultimately, wanted to kill Him. Jn. 1153

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Background to Jesus Claim

• The very claims which brought hate and rejection
  against the Son of God from detractors, brought
  forth belief and trust from His true followers.
  Cp. Jn. 316-18
• Before Jesus even made His claim of deity
  Nathanael believed He was the Son of God. Jn.
  145-51
• The disciples response after Jesus asked them
  who do you say I am. Matt. 1613-16
• Martha agreed with Jesus statement about being
  the resurrection and the life. Jn. 1125-27

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The Claim of Jesus I Am the Vine

• The setting is quite clear and easy to
  understand. Jn. 151-5
• Jesus is the vine.
• The Father is the vinedresser.
• Jesus disciples are the branches.

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The Claim of Jesus I Am the Vine

• What Jesus DID NOT need to say
• I am the Son of God for they already believed He
  was.
• I came from heaven for they accept His claim.
  Jn. 638,68
• Yet, His exhortation/warning was also explicitly
  clear. Jn. 156-7
• Apart from Jesus, His disciples do not have life.
  
• Thus, to abide in Jesus is paramount to having a
  relationship with the Father.

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The Claim of Jesus I Am the Vine

• The purpose for His claim fellowship with the
  Father and the Son. Jn. 158-11
• That Jesus joy would be (dwell) in those who
  believe and abide in Him. Cp. Jn. 1713
• That their joy would be made full. Cp. Jn. 1010

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Conclusion

• We have seen through this series that as the
  apostle John records throughout his gospel
  account of Jesus that He as Jesus claimed is
  none other than God Himself.
• He was sent from the Father to this world.
• In addition to being the Son of man, He was the
  Son of God.
• All who believe and abide in Him, therefore,
  would have fellowship and eternal joy.
• Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God as
  your Savior?