Individuals do not go to war; nations go to war: Nations send individuals who have been trained to fight in that war. We have an all-wise, Almighty, all-knowing God who has ordained government.

This is message 54 in Gospel Record of John

John 18:12:27

Jesus stood before corrupt judges with calm authority, willingly enduring betrayal, false accusations, and injustice in complete obedience to the Father's will. While religious leaders broke their own laws to condemn Him and Peter failed in fear, Christ remained faithful, revealing both the sinfulness of man and the mercy of God. This message shows that even in the darkest moments of rejection and denial, the Son of God was still fully in control, moving steadily toward the cross to accomplish salvation.

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This is message 52 in Gospel Record of John

John 17:1-26

Jesus came to finish the work the Father gave Him, securing eternal life through His death and resurrection and revealing the true heart of God to the world. Though His followers would remain in a hostile world, He prayed for their protection, purity, unity, and strength so they could continue His mission and reflect His character. This message reminds believers that Christ has completed the work of salvation, still intercedes for His people, and desires for them to know God deeply and one day dwell forever in His presence.

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This is message 51 in Gospel Record of John

John 16:16-33

Jesus prepared His followers to face sorrow, confusion, and failure by reminding them that His departure was not the end but part of God's greater plan. Through His death and resurrection, grief would be transformed into lasting joy, believers would gain direct access to the Father through prayer, and peace would become possible even in the middle of tribulation. Human strength may fail, but the presence of God never does, and because Christ has overcome the world, His people can live with confidence, hope, and unshaken peace.

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This is message 50 in Gospel Record of John

John 15:26-26:15

The Holy Spirit continues the work of Christ in the lives of believers by revealing truth, empowering bold witness, convicting hearts of sin, and pointing people to the Saviour. In a world filled with deception and spiritual darkness, the Spirit of Truth magnifies Christ through the Scriptures and through surrendered believers who depend on His power. Every part of His ministry is designed to exalt Jesus, strengthen the church, and bring lost souls to repentance and faith.

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The most misunderstood doctrine in the Bible is the doctrine of the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ is coming again.

This is message 49 in Gospel Record of John

John 15:18-25

Following Christ will always bring conflict with a world that rejects God, because a transformed life exposes the darkness of sin and the emptiness of false religion. The closer believers walk with Christ, the more clearly they reflect His character, and the same hatred directed toward Him will often be directed toward them. Yet the rejection of Christ is not merely opposition to a teacher or a message, but rebellion against God Himself, whose truth continues to uncover every excuse and call men to repentance.

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This is message 48 in Gospel Record of John

John 15:1-17

True spiritual life and lasting fruitfulness are only possible through a continual, dependent relationship with Christ, who alone is the source of strength, growth, and life. God lovingly shapes and prunes His people through His Word so that they might bear fruit that brings glory to Him and impacts others for eternity. Joy, answered prayer, obedience, and effective service all flow from abiding closely with Him, because apart from Christ, no lasting spiritual work can be accomplished.

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This is message 47 in Gospel Record of John

John 14:16-31

Believers are never left alone, because God Himself comes to dwell within them through the Holy Spirit, bringing continual fellowship, guidance, strength, and peace. The presence of the Spirit becomes most evident in a life that loves Christ enough to obey His Word, as obedience deepens awareness of His nearness and truth. While the world searches for peace through outward means, true peace comes from trusting the finished work of Christ, resting in His promises, and living with confidence that He remains present and will one day return for His own.

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Woe unto him that giveth his neighbor drink, that puttiest thy bottle to him.