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Discussion Questions John 5:18-30: Jesus is Equal with God the Father

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Jesus made bold statements about his identity in John 5:18-30. As briefly mentioned in the summary, there are many who claim this to be a lie. How would you respond to skeptics on this issue? Do you believe this truth because you have been taught to believe, or have you researched it for yourself? How many passages of Scripture can you provide to others that reinforce Jesus' claim?

Our focus for this discussion will be on related passages that further reveal his character and abilities. Some of you may already be familiar with these. Nevertheless, it does us well to bring these passages to the forefront of our mind. It may be that God will reveal something new to each of us.

If you haven't read the summary, please do so here.

Read John 5:18-30.

Read the following passages and then answer the questions below.

JESUS EQUAL WITH GOD THE FATHER

Isaiah 9:6; John 1:1, 14; Philippians 2:5-11; Titus 1:1-2; Titus 2:11-13; Titus 3:-7

1) How do these passages expand on Jon 5:18?

2) Make a list of abilities and characteristics ascribed to Jesus.

3) How does this strengthen your faith?

NO SEPARATION - POWER TO GIVE LIFE

"That all should honor the Son just as they honor the Father. He who does not honor the Son does not honor the Father who sent Him" John 5:23

"Most assuredly, I say to you, the hour is coming, and now is when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God; and those who hear will live." John 5:25

Read the following passages and then answer the questions below.

Ephesians 2:1-9; Romans 5:6-19; 1 John 5:9-13

1) How do these verses explain John 23-25?

2) What must we believe about Jesus in order to gain eternal life?

3) How would you answer the one who would say they believe in God, but think Jesus is just another way to get to heaven?

JUDGE OF GOOD AND EVIL

"Do not marvel at this; for the hour is coming in which all who are in the graves will hear his voice and come forth - those who have done good, to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil, to the resurrection of condemnation." John 5:28-29

Read the following passages and then answer the following questions.

Hebrews 9:24-28; Matthew 12:36-37; Matthew 25:31-46; 1Corinthians 15:20-28; 2 Corinthians 5:9-10; Revelation 20:11-15

1) How do these verses explain John 5:28-29?

2) What kind of "good" is acceptable to God?

3) Will "good" people be cast into the Lake of Fire?

4) How is the judgment for Christians different from non-Christians?

5) How do you think these passages relate to forgiveness?

CHALLENGE

Read John chapters one through five. Review all of the discussion questions and noted passages thus far. How have these answered your questions and deepened your faith? Write a summary of the Gospel using this information.

As always, there is much more to glean. Some of this information may have raised more questions; praise the Lord! Write them down, ask the Holy Spirit to speak to your heart and lead you to passages that will help answer them. I encourage you to share those questions or any insight here with us.

Article submitted Sunday, March 27, 2011 & read 560 times.

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