John 5:18-29 “Like Father, Like Son”

Series: John

Preacher: Will Spink

Sunday Morning

Date: 30th October 2023

Passage: John 5:18-29

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Introduction: A Hard and Holy Concept

A. Jesus is equal with God (5:18) ...

• In Everything (5:19-20)
• In Giving Life (5:21, 26)
• In Judging (5:22, 27)
• In Being Honored (5:23)

B. Jesus is not a rival to God.

• Loved by God the Father (5:20)

• Submitting to God the Father (5:19)

• Liar, Lunatic, or Lord? ... Legend?

• Jesus’ Indirect Claims to Deity (in other passages)

• Jesus forgave sins.
• Jesus taught on his own authority.
• Jesus performed miracles on his own authority.
• Jesus applied OT passages about YHWH to Himself.
• Jesus connected eternity with relationship with Him.
• Jesus received worship willingly.

Application: Believing ... and Submitting ... and Believing

Conclusion: The True Son of God