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John 3:22-30 – The last words of a great man
I. The Setting for John’s Twilight, 22-24 II. The Sectarianism from John’s Disciples, 25-26 III. The Secret of John’s Humility, 25-26 A. A Sense of the Sovereignty of God, 27 B. A Sense of His Own Self-Awareness, 28 C. A Sense of His Service to Jesus, 29a. D. A Sense of Joy that Others are coming to Christ, 29b E. A Sense of Diminishing Glory for Self, 30
John 3:19-21 – Salvation in the laboratory
1. The Analysis of Saving Faith 2. The Choice between Darkness and Light 3. The Attitude Regarding Light 4. The Proof of Depravity 5. The Transformed Life 6. The Divine Work
John 3:16-18 – Believe or die
I. Circumstance of the World A. Contrast between Believers and Non-believers B. Commonality between Believers and Non-believers II. Content of Faith III. Consequences of the Decision