John 17:11 And now I am no more in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to you. Holy Father… I. CHRIST IS NO MORE IN THE WORLD. All the purposes for which He came are accomplished. There is no further employment, therefore, for Him here. 1. His humiliation is past and His glory begun. 2. His work is finished, and now His reward is received. 3. His warfare is accomplished and now He enjoys the spoils of victory. 4. His sacrifice is offered and He departs to plead its merits before the throne. II. CHRISTIANS ARE IS THE WORLD. Like their Lord's, their's is — 1. A state of humiliation. 2. A life of work. 3. A course of conflict. III. THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE TWO. The glorified Christ — 1. Waits to receive them into His glory. 2. Imparts to them the benefits of His atonement and intercession. 3. Is their Master and co-worker. 4. Is their Leader to victory. Parallel Verses KJV: And now I am no more in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to thee. Holy Father, keep through thine own name those whom thou hast given me, that they may be one, as we are. |
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