John 6:69 And we believe and are sure that you are that Christ, the Son of the living God. I. AN ANTECEDENT FAITH. The disciples commenced their investigations into the theme of Christ's personality. 1. Not by practising unlimited credulity as opposed to sober inquiry. 2. Not by superstitiously committing themselves to extravagant conceptions as to His rank. 3. By accepting honestly and trustfully the evidence placed before them in the character and works of Jews without partiality or prejudice, and then forming their conclusion. II. A CONSEQUENT KNOWLEDGE. The result was that they arrived at a clear and intelligent judgment as to who Christ was. The glory of the Incarnate Son having shined into their souls they were enabled to realize the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. (T. Whitelaw, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: And we believe and are sure that thou art that Christ, the Son of the living God.WEB: We have come to believe and know that you are the Christ, the Son of the living God." |
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