Behold the Lamb of God - Message 6 - He Must Increase, I must Decrease - John 3:22-26
Outline:
I. Gospel Work – vs. 22-24 A. The Great Commission – Matt. 28:19-20 B. The Work of Conversion – “turn” – Ezek. 18:32; 33:11 C. Believe – Acts 16:31; Rom. 10:8-10
II. Gospel Jealousy – vs. 25-26 A. John’s Popularity – Matt. 3:5; Mark 6:20 B. Jesus’ Followers Increase – Matt. 4:25; 8:1
III. Gospel Joy – vs. 27-29 A. Sovereign Supply – Matt. 16:17; Acts 16:14; 1 Cor. 4:7; 2 Cor. 10:12 B. Size and Significance – Zech. 4:9-10; Haggai 2:3-9 C. Self-Awareness (it’s not about me) – John 15:5; Rom. 12:3 D. Serving the Groom (it’s not my wedding) – Rom. 3:9; Phil. 2:3
IV. Gospel Growth – vs. 30 A. Greater, Less – Psa. 34:3 (William Carey Quote) B. Humility before God; Boldness before Men – Num. 12:3; Exodus 8:1 C. Die to Self and Live to God – John 12:25; 1 Peter 3:10-11
V. Gospel Truth – vs. 31-36 A. Christ Reveals God to Us B. What Makes a Good Witness? (vs. 31-35) C. The Gospel Imperative – Believe! (vs. 36)
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Phillip was called to new life in Christ at age 9, called to preach at age 14, and ordained to the gospel ministry at age 20. He graduated from The Criswell College (Dallas, Texas) in 1993 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biblical Studies with a major in Evangelism. He...