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I Am
Introduction:
The apostle John wrote his gospel to persuade people to
believe that Jesus was the Son of God. (John
20:30-31)
From the opening verses, he declares that Jesus is truly
God. Throughout the gospel, Jesus claims divinity
by the use of “I Am” statements. It is to these we now turn
our attention.
Body:
I.
Jesus Identifies Himself
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The Messiah:
John 4:25-26
(Isaiah
52:6)
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From above:
John 8:21-23
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One with the Father:
John 10:28-30
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Son of God:
John 10:34-36
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In the Father:
John 10:37-38
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Jesus of Nazareth:
John 18:4-8
II. Jesus Declares He Is Eternal
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“I Am” Jesus stresses His eternal nature. He is
the “Existing One.”
John 8:24, 28, 58 See
Isaiah 43:10-13, 25,
Isaiah 51:12.
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Lord
John 13:19 See
Exodus 3:14-15,
Hebrews 11:6.
III.
Jesus Describes Himself
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Bread of Life:
John 6:35, 51 See
Exodus 16:4, 15
Also
John 10:10-11
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Light:
John 8:12 See
Exodus 13:21
Also
John 1:4-5
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Door:
John 10:7, 9
See
Psalm 118:20
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Good Shepherd:
John 10:11, 14
See
Isaiah 40:11
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Resurrection:
John 11:25-26
See
John 6:39-40
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Way and Truth:
John 14:6
See
Hebrews 9:8,
John 1:17
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True Vine:
John 15:1, 5 We need to abide in Christ.
John 15:4
Conclusion:
Time and time again Jesus declared that He was God
and that believing in Him was essential to salvation.
Bobby
Stafford
September 29, 2013
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