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Remaining Steadfast despite persecution John 15:18 - 16:4

Remaining Steadfast despite persecution John 15:18 - 16:4. 15:18-21 - Allegiance to Christ draws hatred and persecution from the world. “The World “ –

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Remaining Steadfast despite persecution John 15:18 - 16:4

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  1. Remaining Steadfast despite persecutionJohn 15:18 - 16:4

  2. 15:18-21 - Allegiance to Christ draws hatred and persecution from the world.

  3. “The World “– “…humanity in its sinful aspect, the spirit and forces of fallen humanity regarded as antagonistic to God and to good, "all around us which does not love God." (from International Standard Bible Encyclopaedia)

  4. True believers belong to Christ b) The world does not know God

  5. 15:22-25 – The world’s rejection of Christ proves indisputably its sinfulness.

  6. 15:26-27 – Disciples must testifyabout Christ as the Spirit testifies.

  7. Masai Warriors

  8. 16:1-4 – Christ foretold persecution so disciples can persevere.

  9. Huaorani Tribe of Ecuador

  10. Nate Saint

  11. Steve Saint and Mincaye

  12. Application The 2 imperatives A) Remain Steadfast in spite of persecution - Proof of faith - Points to the indisputable worth of an unseen treasure B) Testify about Him – reveals the object of faith, God and His Son

  13. “ He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose” - - Jim Elliot

  14. John 16:33 …in this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."

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