John 5:24 Truly, truly, I say to you, He that hears my word, and believes on him that sent me, has everlasting life… I. THE PREACHER. 1. The dignity of His Person. (1) The Son of God, (2) The ambassador of the Father. (3) The faithful witness. 2. The solemnity of His manner. As became one who spoke with (1) Full knowledge. (2) Absolute authority. (3) Tender sympathy. (4) Personal directness. II. THE DISCOURSE. 1. The meaning of salvation. (1) Eternal life. (2) No condemnation. (3) Fulness of existence. 2. The way of salvation. (1) Hearing Christ's word. (2) Believing Christ's Father. III. THE AUDIENCE. 1. Their persons — men. 2. Their characters — dead. 3. Their numbers — whosoever. 4. Their responsibilities — involved in their ability to hear and believe. Lesson: Take heed how ye hear. (T. Whitelaw, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life. |