1. The testimony of scripture (John 5:39) a. They are worthy to be searched (Jeremiah 15:16 thy word was joy and rejoicing to mine heart). b. They are the source of eternal life (1Peter 1:23 being born again of incorruptible seed; James 1:18 begat us with the word of truth James 1:21 receive with meekness the engrafted word—able to save your souls).
Luke 24:27—expounded the word Luke 24:32—opened the word Luke 24:45—opened their understanding
c. The testimony of the scriptures are the true witness of the Son (Luke 24:44—law, prophets, psalms written concerning me Hebrews 10:7—in the volume of the book it is written of me).
2. The rejection of the Jews (John 5:40-47) a. Their rejection of God's life (John 5:40) (1) They will not come to the Son. (2) They will not receive eternal life. b. Their rejection of God's love (John 5:41-42) (1) The divine honor of the Son (John 5:41) (2) The absence of love in the Jews (John 5:42) (3) Note: the assumption is that they cannot receive the Son of God if they do not know His love. c. Their rejection of God's Son (John 5:.43-44) (1) Their rejection of Him who comes in the name of the Father (John 5:43) (2) Their acceptance of those who come in their own name (John 5:43; Matthew 24:5—many shall come in my name, deceive; 1John 4:1-3—try the spirits) (3) The fatal flaw in their ability to believe (John 5:44) a) They receive honor one of another. b) They do not seek the honor that comes only from God. c) Note: it is a question of authority. Because if man is their authority for truth, they cannot find the truth. Truth is found only when we have the correct authority for truth. d. Their rejection of God's law (John 5:45-47) (1) The accu
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