Apologetics

It. Is. Finished.

Just three words – yet, the most significant ever spoken.

On Calvary, Jesus declared ‘it is finished.’

The question for us is: what was He referring to?

What was ‘finished,’ and what value does it have for us?

That will be the focus of today’s study in John 19.

Other Questions That We’ll Answer:

A) Why did Jesus have to die? Was it really necessary?

B) Why did the sky grow dark, and why was the temple veiled ripped?

C) What proofs are there of the crucifixion and resurrection?

Dr. Toby Holt is pastor of First Presbyterian Church, in Gulfport MS.

It is finished.

Three simple words – three words, on which your fate rests.

On Calvary, Jesus completed the work that He was sent to do.

What was that work? And what does it mean for you?

That will be the focus of today’s study from John 19.

Questions That We’ll Answer:

A) Did Jesus really have to die? And if so, why?

B) What did Christ’s death actually accomplish?

C) What prophesies were fulfilled on the cross?

Speaker: Rev. Dr. Toby Holt

“What is truth?”

That was Pilate’s question.

It was a great question – too bad he didn’t wait for an answer.

Pontius Pilate asked Jesus a number of things in John 18 – and was befuddled by Christ’s responses. We will consider their unique conversation in today’s study.

Questions We’ll Address:

A) Who was Pilate, and what was his background?

B) Why did the Jewish leaders take Jesus to Pilate?

C) Why did the people demand the release of Barabbas?

Peter said that he loved Jesus.

Peter said that he’d die for Jesus.

But on the night of Christ’s betrayal, Peter denied Him three times.

So, what do we make of Peter’s failure? What do we make of his weakness?

And how did Christ respond?

That will be the focus of today’s study in John 18.

Web: www.fpcgulfport.org

Lanterns, torches and weapons.

The men who sought Jesus were heavily armed!

That’s what rebels do – they arm themselves for battle.

Meanwhile, Jesus waited patiently.

In a sense, the events of John 18 are a microcosm of mankind’s history.

Specifically, our ‘armed rebellion’ against a loving and patient God.

We’ll consider that rebellion (and Christ’s response) in today’s study of John 18.

Church Website: www.fpcgulfport.org

You are not alone.

You have a divine ‘intercessor.’

And when life gets hard, the Son pleads your case to His Father.

But what does He say? What does He ask for?

That will be the focus of today’s study in John 17.

Jesus, 1. The World, 0.

It wasn’t even close.

Herod, Pilate, the devil, and all the Pharisees could not stop Christ’s victory.

They didn’t even delay it.

In John 16, Jesus said He had overcome the world – but what does that mean for you and I as believers?

That will be the focus of today’s study.

Picture a branch.

If that branch is on the ground, it’s dead.

A severed branch bears no fruit.

However, if that same branch is connected to a tree or vine, it’s alive.

In John 15, Jesus says that the same is true of us.

Specifically, He tells us to ‘abide’ in Him (as a branch on a vine).

But what does the word ‘abide’ really mean? That will be the focus of today’s study.

Who is the Holy Spirit, and what does He do?

In John 14, Jesus promised that the ‘Holy Spirit’ would appear after His departure.

“I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever — the Spirit of truth.” – John 14:16

Jesus also said that this ‘Spirit’ would be of great blessing to His disciples.

So, what kind of blessing would that be?

That will be the focus of today’s study in John 14.

Fear overwhelmed the disciples.

Huddled in the Upper Room, Jesus had talked about His coming death, the presence of a betrayer, and of the dark days to follow.

The men were shaken.

But, sensing their anxiety, Jesus gathered them close, saying “let not your heart be troubled.” Dark days would soon give way to hope and victory.

If your heart is troubled today, then be encouraged by this study of John 14.