John 15:11 These things have I spoken to you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full. A revelation of — I. HEAVEN (John 14:1-5) as — 1. A Father's house. 2. Capacious. 3. Prepared. 4. Taken to by Himself. II. THE FATHER. 1. Christ tells them that they have a Father. That was the great want of their souls. 2. He tells them that those who have seen Him have seen the Father. All the love, faithfulness, tenderness, wisdom of the Father was in Him. Therefore they might trust Him. III. The SPIRIT (John 14:12-31). He tells them that He would not leave them comfortless. The Spirit would — 1. Give them power to do wonderful works. 2. Qualify them to pray successfully. 3. Abide with them forever. IV. UNION WITH HIMSELF (vers. 1-11). He showed that this union was — 1. Vital. 2. Fruitful. 3. Necessary. (R. V. Pryce, LL. B.) Parallel Verses KJV: These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full. |
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