John 5:45 KJV
Do not think that I will accuse you to the Father: there is one that accuseth you, even Moses, in whom ye trust.
A preacher friend of mine pointed out to me that it is a misunderstanding to see Christ as angry with the wicked. The righteous role of God the Father is as a consuming fire. But the role of Christ, though equally God, is of compassion for the sinner.
There is, of course, the righteous indignation of Christ when He drove the money changers from the Temple. But even in that the purpose was to bring souls to salvation.
This passage is an indicator of the work of Jesus Christ. He said He did not accuse. The accuser in this case, is the Word of God. The Bible brings conviction. We also know that the Holy Spirit brings conviction. But Jesus; He brings the solution.
As witnesses then it is always wise to discern when conviction has happened and bring them the solution. We are to preach the Word of God concerning
• Sin
• Righteousness and
• Judgment
but when conviction happens, preach Jesus Christ
• Crucified
• Risen and
• Coming again
Preach Him as possessing life and liberty for all who believe. Preach Jesus Christ as He who, while we were yet sinners, died for us.
Do not think that I will accuse you to the Father: there is one that accuseth you, even Moses, in whom ye trust.
A preacher friend of mine pointed out to me that it is a misunderstanding to see Christ as angry with the wicked. The righteous role of God the Father is as a consuming fire. But the role of Christ, though equally God, is of compassion for the sinner.
There is, of course, the righteous indignation of Christ when He drove the money changers from the Temple. But even in that the purpose was to bring souls to salvation.
This passage is an indicator of the work of Jesus Christ. He said He did not accuse. The accuser in this case, is the Word of God. The Bible brings conviction. We also know that the Holy Spirit brings conviction. But Jesus; He brings the solution.
As witnesses then it is always wise to discern when conviction has happened and bring them the solution. We are to preach the Word of God concerning
• Sin
• Righteousness and
• Judgment
but when conviction happens, preach Jesus Christ
• Crucified
• Risen and
• Coming again
Preach Him as possessing life and liberty for all who believe. Preach Jesus Christ as He who, while we were yet sinners, died for us.
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