This passage is pivotal in the gospel according to John. We see a transition from the public ministry of Christ to the private ministry among the closest disciples and the apostles. Christ is preparing those closest to Him for His impending betrayal and crucifixion. The message of Jesus is also summarized in this chapter. Many reject Him and His gospel message. Others seem to believe, but their behavior reveals that it is not a saving faith; they love the praise that comes from man, rather than the praise that comes from God.
We must ask ourselves if we are truly saved and changed by the gospel of Christ. Are we close to Him? Or are we too afraid of what others would think if we became too radical in following Jesus? There is a judge for all those who reject the Lord; His very words will judge them in the last day.
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Hamp Linehan is pastor of Reformed Baptist Church of Ft. Worth, Texas, where he has ministered since 1999. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of North Texas and a Master of Divinity degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has pursued...
