by Matthew Borgstrom | Sep 16, 2022 | Uncategorized
In contrast to the highly unlikely possibility in John 7:26, these people continue their rationalization in v.27, which exposes a major problem in their minds with Jesus’ claims to be the Christ—We know where he is from (Nazareth of Galilee), but everyone knows that...
by Matthew Borgstrom | Sep 10, 2022 | Uncategorized
Similar language to John 7:13 occurs in ch.12, except, by this point, some of the leaders have become convinced of Jesus’ identity. Here is v.42 Nevertheless many even of the rulers believed in Him, but because of the Pharisees they were not confessing Him, for fear...
by Matthew Borgstrom | Sep 2, 2022 | Uncategorized
Jesus teaches in John 7:7 that the world hates him because he does not conform to the value system of the world, but instead testifies against it, calling it evil. This was already taught earlier in John 3:19 This is the judgment, that the Light has come into the...
by Matthew Borgstrom | Aug 19, 2022 | Uncategorized
Notice in v.70 how Jesus responds to Peter’s statement from v.69. He does not deny anything Peter said since all of it is 100% true, but he does seek to ground it in his own sovereign work—Is it not the case that I myself chose you, the 12? Jesus’ point here can be...
by Matthew Borgstrom | Aug 13, 2022 | Uncategorized
In John 6:63, Jesus is referring to two completely different realms—one is earthly and natural and universally accessed; the other is heavenly and spiritual and those who obtain it must be granted access (v.65). Therefore, spiritual change and insight into the truth...
