Words
Words
are
more
important
than
we
realize—especially
God’s
words.
Man’s
words
can
be
untrustworthy,
self-centered,
and
may
be
based
upon
darkened
lies
and
clandestine
intent.
However,
God’s
words
are
true,
eternal,
unchanging,
overcomes darkness, and can speak to the depths of our innermost being.
“For
the
word
of
God
is
living
and
powerful,
and
sharper
than
any
two-edged
sword,
piercing
even
to
the
division
of
soul
and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.” Hebrews 4:12
Not
only
was
Jesus
Christ
God’s
Son—sent
as
a
sacrifice
for
our
sins—He
was
also
the
embodiment
(manifestation
and
personification) of God’s word.
“And
the
Word
became
flesh
and
dwelt
among
us,
and
we
beheld
His
glory,
the
glory
as
of
the
only
begotten
of
the
Father, full of grace and truth.” John 1:14
“For
I
have
not
spoken
on
My
own
authority;
but
the
Father
who
sent
Me
gave
Me
a
command,
what
I
should
say
and
what
I
should
speak.
And
I
know
that
His
command
is
everlasting
life.
Therefore,
whatever
I
speak,
just
as
the
Father
has told Me, so I speak.” John 12:49-50
“The
words
that
I
speak
to
you
I
do
not
speak
on
My
own
authority;
but
the
Father
who
dwells
in
Me
does
the
works.”
John 14:10
“I and My Father are one.” John 10:30
As
such,
it
is
important
for
all
of
mankind
to
know
and
understand
the
words
declared
by
Jesus
Christ—because
they
are comprised of spiritual truths that changes lives.
This lesson is a compilation of His declarations that relate to salvation, eternal life, and His divine purpose.
The
lesson
content
does
not
include
all
of
the
words
spoken
by
Jesus,
but
are
intended
as
an
“introduction”
for
those
who do not know Him, and for those who desire to know Him more.
For those who do not know Jesus and what He declared…your perception of Him will be forever changed.
For those who have accepted Jesus as their Savior and Lord, your spiritual “eyes” will more clearly see Him.
“Most
assuredly,
I
say
to
you,
he
who
hears
My
word
and
believes
in
Him
who
sent
Me
has
everlasting
life,
and
shall
not
come into judgment, but has passed from death into life.” John 5:24
“If
you
abide
in
My
word,
you
are
My
disciples
indeed.
And
you
shall
know
the
truth,
and
the
truth
shall
make
you
free.”
John 8:31-32
Jesus declared we must be born again to get into Heaven.
“Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” John 3:3
Jesus declared our sinful nature.
“For
from
within,
out
of
the
heart
of
men,
proceed
evil
thoughts,
adulteries,
fornications,
murders,
thefts,
covetousness,
wickedness, deceit, lewdness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness.” Mark 7:21-22
Jesus prophetically declared God sent Him into the world so that we may be saved.
“For
God
so
loved
the
world
that
He
gave
His
only
begotten
Son,
that
whoever
believes
in
Him
should
not
perish
but
have
everlasting
life.
For
God
did
not
send
His
Son
into
the
world
to
condemn
the
world,
but
that
the
world
through
Him
might be saved.” John 3:16-17
Jesus prophetically declared He will willingly offer himself as a sacrifice for our sins.
“Just
as
the
Son
of
Man
did
not
come
to
be
served,
but
to
serve,
and
to
give
His
life
a
ransom
for
many.”
Matthew
20:28
“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep.” John 10:11
“Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends.” John 15:13
“The
Son
of
Man
will
be
betrayed
to
the
chief
priests
and
to
the
scribes;
and
they
will
condemn
Him
to
death,
and
deliver
Him to the Gentiles to mock and to scourge and to crucify.” Matthew 20:18-19
“Therefore
My
Father
loves
Me,
because
I
lay
down
My
life
that
I
may
take
it
again.
No
one
takes
it
from
Me,
but
I
lay
it
down
of
Myself.
I
have
power
to
lay
it
down,
and
I
have
power
to
take
it
again.
This
command
I
have
received
from
My
Father.” John 10:17-18
Jesus declared we must believe in Him to receive eternal life.
“If you do not believe that I am He, you will die in your sins.” John 8:24
“And
this
is
the
will
of
Him
who
sent
Me,
that
everyone
who
sees
the
Son
and
believes
in
Him
may
have
everlasting
life;
and I will raise him up at the last day.” John 6:40
“I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live.” John 11:25
Jesus declared He is the source of fulfillment in life.
“I
am
the
bread
of
life.
He
who
comes
to
Me
shall
never
hunger,
and
he
who
believes
in
Me
shall
never
thirst.”
John
6:35
“If
anyone
thirsts,
let
him
come
to
Me
and
drink.
He
who
believes
in
Me,
as
the
Scripture
has
said,
out
of
his
heart
will
flow rivers of living water.” John 7:37-38
“These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full.” John 15:11
“I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.” John 10:18
“Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you.” John 14:27
Jesus declared He is the source of light in a darkened world.
“I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.” John 8:12
“I have come as a light into the world, that whoever believes in Me should not abide in darkness.” John 12:46
Jesus declared He is the mirror image of the Father (God).
“He
who
believes
in
Me,
believes
not
in
Me
but
in
Him
who
sent
Me.
And
he
who
sees
Me
sees
Him
who
sent
Me.”
John 12:44-45
“If
you
had
known
Me,
you
would
have
known
My
Father
also;
and
from
now
on
you
know
Him
and
have
seen
Him.”
John 14:7
“Have
I
been
with
you
so
long,
and
yet
you
have
not
known
Me,
Philip?
He
who
has
seen
Me
has
seen
the
Father;
so
how
can
you
say,
‘Show
us
the
Father’?
Do
you
not
believe
that
I
am
in
the
Father,
and
the
Father
in
Me?
The
words
that
I
speak
to
you
I
do
not
speak
on
My
own
authority;
but
the
Father
who
dwells
in
Me
does
the
works.
Believe
Me
that I am in the Father and the Father in Me, or else believe Me for the sake of the works themselves.” John 14:9-11
Jesus declared those who believe in Him will be indwelled by the Holy Spirit.
“If
you
love
Me,
keep
My
commandments.
And
I
will
pray
the
Father,
and
He
will
give
you
another
Helper,
that
He
may
abide
with
you
forever—the
Spirit
of
truth,
whom
the
world
cannot
receive,
because
it
neither
sees
Him
nor
knows
Him;
but
you
know
Him,
for
He
dwells
with
you
and
will
be
in
you.
I
will
not
leave
you
orphans;
I
will
come
to
you.”
John
14:15
“But
the
Helper,
the
Holy
Spirit,
whom
the
Father
will
send
in
My
name,
He
will
teach
you
all
things,
and
bring
to
your
remembrance all things that I said to you.” John 14:26
“But
when
the
Helper
comes,
whom
I
shall
send
to
you
from
the
Father,
the
Spirit
of
truth
who
proceeds
from
the
Father,
He will testify of Me.” John 15:26
“When
He,
the
Spirit
of
truth,
has
come,
He
will
guide
you
into
all
truth;
for
He
will
not
speak
on
His
own
authority,
but
whatever
He
hears
He
will
speak;
and
He
will
tell
you
things
to
come.
He
will
glorify
Me,
for
He
will
take
of
what
is
Mine
and declare it to you.” John 16:13-14
Jesus declared He is preparing a place for those who believe in Him; and He will return.
“Let
not
your
heart
be
troubled;
you
believe
in
God,
believe
also
in
Me.
In
My
Father’s
house
are
many
mansions;
if
it
were
not
so,
I
would
have
told
you.
I
go
to
prepare
a
place
for
you.
And
if
I
go
and
prepare
a
place
for
you,
I
will
come
again
and
receive
you
to
Myself;
that
where
I
am,
there
you
may
be
also.
And
where
I
go
you
know,
and
the
way
you
know.” John 14:1-4
Jesus prayed for those who will believe in Him prior to His death on the cross.
“I
do
not
pray
for
these
alone,
but
also
for
those
who
will
believe
in
Me
through
their
word;
that
they
all
may
be
one,
as
You,
Father,
are
in
Me,
and
I
in
You;
that
they
also
may
be
one
in
Us,
that
the
world
may
believe
that
You
sent
Me.
And
the
glory
which
You
gave
Me
I
have
given
them,
that
they
may
be
one
just
as
We
are
one:
I
in
them,
and
You
in
Me;
that
they
may
be
made
perfect
in
one,
and
that
the
world
may
know
that
You
have
sent
Me,
and
have
loved
them
as
You
have
loved
Me.
Father,
I
desire
that
they
also
whom
You
gave
Me
may
be
with
Me
where
I
am,
that
they
may
behold
My
glory
which
You
have
given
Me;
for
You
loved
Me
before
the
foundation
of
the
world.
O
righteous
Father!
The
world
has
not
known
You,
but
I
have
known
You;
and
these
have
known
that
You
sent
Me.
And
I
have
declared
to
them
Your
name, and will declare it, that the love with which You loved Me may be in them, and I in them.” John 17:20-26
Jesus declared He is the only path for salvation, truth, eternal life, and access to God.
“I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” John 14:6
“I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture.” John 10:9
Jesus declared it is wise to fear God and the eternal consequences of unforgiven sin.
“But
I
will
show
you
whom
you
should
fear:
fear
Him
who,
after
He
has
killed,
has
power
to
cast
into
hell;
yes,
I
say
to
you, fear Him!” Luke 12:5
Jesus declared it is wise to build the foundation of your house (your life) upon a rock (Him).
“Whoever
comes
to
Me,
and
hears
My
sayings
and
does
them,
I
will
show
you
whom
he
is
like:
He
is
like
a
man
building
a
house,
who
dug
deep
and
laid
the
foundation
on
the
rock.
And
when
the
flood
arose,
the
stream
beat
vehemently
against
that
house,
and
could
not
shake
it,
for
it
was
founded
on
the
rock.
But
he
who
heard
and
did
nothing
is
like
a
man
who
built
a
house
on
the
earth
without
a
foundation,
against
which
the
stream
beat
vehemently;
and
immediately
it
fell. And the ruin of that house was great.” Luke 6:47-49
Jesus declared why some walk towards His light (truth), and others turn towards darkness (lies).
“He
who
believes
in
Him
is
not
condemned;
but
he
who
does
not
believe
is
condemned
already,
because
he
has
not
believed
in
the
name
of
the
only
begotten
Son
of
God.
And
this
is
the
condemnation,
that
the
light
has
come
into
the
world,
and
men
loved
darkness
rather
than
light,
because
their
deeds
were
evil.
For
everyone
practicing
evil
hates
the
light
and
does
not
come
to
the
light,
lest
his
deeds
should
be
exposed.
But
he
who
does
the
truth
comes
to
the
light,
that his deeds may be clearly seen, that they have been done in God.” John 3:18-21
Jesus
declared
joy
occurs
in
Heaven
when
a
sinner
repents
(regrets
and
asks
forgiveness)
for
their sins.
“What
man
of
you,
having
a
hundred
sheep,
if
he
loses
one
of
them,
does
not
leave
the
ninety-nine
in
the
wilderness,
and
go
after
the
one
which
is
lost
until
he
finds
it?
And
when
he
has
found
it,
he
lays
it
on
his
shoulders,
rejoicing.
And
when
he
comes
home,
he
calls
together
his
friends
and
neighbors,
saying
to
them,
‘Rejoice
with
me,
for
I
have
found
my
sheep
which
was
lost!’
I
say
to
you
that
likewise
there
will
be
more
joy
in
heaven
over
one
sinner
who
repents
than
over ninety-nine just persons who need no repentance.” Luke 15:4-7
Jesus
explained
how
we
can
become
lost
in
life,
and
how
we
can
recover
our
relationship
with
God.
“A
certain
man
had
two
sons.
And
the
younger
of
them
said
to
his
father,
‘Father,
give
me
the
portion
of
goods
that
falls
to
me.’
So
he
divided
to
them
his
livelihood.
And
not
many
days
after,
the
younger
son
gathered
all
together,
journeyed
to
a
far
country,
and
there
wasted
his
possessions
with
prodigal
living.
But
when
he
had
spent
all,
there
arose
a
severe
famine
in
that
land,
and
he
began
to
be
in
want.
Then
he
went
and
joined
himself
to
a
citizen
of
that
country,
and
he
sent
him
into
his
fields
to
feed
swine.
And
he
would
gladly
have
filled
his
stomach
with
the
pods
that
the
swine
ate,
and
no
one
gave
him
anything.
But
when
he
came
to
himself,
he
said,
‘How
many
of
my
father’s
hired
servants
have
bread
enough
and
to
spare,
and
I
perish
with
hunger!
I
will
arise
and
go
to
my
father,
and
will
say
to
him,
‘Father,
I
have
sinned
against
heaven
and
before
you,
and
I
am
no
longer
worthy
to
be
called
your
son.
Make
me
like
one
of
your
hired
servants.’
And
he
arose
and
came
to
his
father.
But
when
he
was
still
a
great
way
off,
his
father
saw
him
and
had
compassion,
and
ran
and
fell
on
his
neck
and
kissed
him.
And
the
son
said
to
him,
‘Father,
I
have
sinned
against
heaven
and
in
your
sight,
and
am
no
longer
worthy
to
be
called
your
son.’
But
the
father
said
to
his
servants,
‘Bring
out
the
best
robe
and
put
it
on
him,
and
put
a
ring
on
his
hand
and
sandals
on
his
feet.
And
bring
the
fatted
calf
here
and
kill
it,
and
let
us
eat
and
be
merry;
for
this
my
son
was
dead
and
is
alive
again;
he
was
lost
and
is
found.’
And
they
began
to
be
merry.
Now
his
older
son
was
in
the
field.
And
as
he
came
and
drew
near
to
the
house,
he
heard
music
and
dancing.
So
he
called
one
of
the
servants
and
asked
what
these
things
meant.
And
he
said
to
him,
‘Your
brother
has
come,
and
because
he
has
received
him
safe
and
sound,
your
father
has
killed
the
fatted
calf.’
But
he
was
angry
and
would
not
go
in.
Therefore
his
father
came
out
and
pleaded
with
him.
So
he
answered
and
said
to
his
father,
‘Lo,
these
many
years
I
have
been
serving
you;
I
never
transgressed
your
commandment
at
any
time;
and
yet
you
never
gave
me
a
young
goat,
that
I
might
make
merry
with
my
friends.
But
as
soon
as
this
son
of
yours
came,
who
has
devoured
your
livelihood
with
harlots,
you
killed
the
fatted
calf
for
him.’
And
he
said
to
him,
‘Son,
you
are
always
with
me,
and
all
that
I
have
is
yours.
It
was
right
that
we
should
make
merry
and
be
glad,
for
your
brother
was
dead
and
is
alive again, and was lost and is found.’” Luke 15:11-32
The
words
declared
by
Jesus
Christ
(approximately
2,000
years
ago)
pierce
the
heart
and
soul.
How
we
respond
to
His
words
is
a
matter
of
a
free
will
decision.
Those
who
decide
to
believe
in
His
words
will
begin
the
spiritual
process
of
sanctification
as
they
move
from
darkness
to
light.
Those
who
decide
not
to
believe
in
His
words
will
begin
a
process
of
building
“internal
protective
walls,”
and
will
create
justified
reasons
(which
are
based
upon
lies)
to
deflect
His
truth—thereby remaining in darkness because of their preference for (and bondage) to sin.
“My
sheep
hear
My
voice,
and
I
know
them,
and
they
follow
Me.
And
I
give
them
eternal
life,
and
they
shall
never
perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand.” John 10:27-28
So…where
do
you
stand
with
regards
to
the
words
of
Jesus
Christ?
Do
you
believe
they
are
true,
or
do
you
believe
they are a lie?
If you believe they are true, take time to consider how sin affects your life and your relationship with God.
“If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.” 1 John 1:8
“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” Romans 3:23
“In
Him
we
have
redemption
through
His
blood,
the
forgiveness
of
sins,
according
to
the
riches
of
His
grace.”
Ephesians 1:7
“If
we
confess
our
sins,
he
is
faithful
and
just
to
forgive
us
our
sins,
and
to
cleanse
us
from
all
unrighteousness.”
I
John
1:9
“Neither
death
nor
life,
nor
angels
nor
principalities
nor
powers,
nor
things
present
nor
things
to
come,
nor
height
nor
depth,
nor
any
other
created
thing,
shall
be
able
to
separate
us
from
the
love
of
God
which
is
in
Christ
Jesus
our
Lord.”
Romans 8:38-39
Jesus declared He “knocks” on the door to our heart.
“Behold,
I
stand
at
the
door
and
knock.
If
anyone
hears
My
voice
and
opens
the
door,
I
will
come
in
to
him
and
dine
with him, and he with Me.” Revelation 3:20
Listed
below
are
various
spiritual
indicators
of
what
happens
when
Jesus
knocks
on
our
“door.”
Each
of
us
have
different
“doors”
built
of
different
materials
and
“thickness;”
thereby
requiring
different
means
to
let
you
know
He
is
knocking (to gain attention). Reflect upon each indicator to determine if it is applicable to you.
You may have a different “internal” awareness and perspective of what’s on the “inside” as you realize:
•
There is an unfulfilled emptiness within your soul.
•
The uselessness of your vain goals and behavior.
•
When you sin you don’t feel the same way, or you feel bad on the inside.
•
You have a growing disdain for sin and/or a desire for something better.
You may have a different “external” perspective.
•
You realize you are on a path that is headed towards destruction, or you are at the bottom.
•
How you see others begins to change, as you become more aware of:
o
The collateral damage you have caused others.
o
The sinful influence some persons have upon you.
o
Some you associate with are confused, lost and unaware of their condition.
•
You begin to see Satan’s deceptional lies in television, movies, on the Internet, and so forth.
•
You begin to realize the darkened condition of the world.
You may have a different perspective of eternity, God and the Bible.
•
You have a growing concern that if you die you may not go to Heaven.
•
You have increasing awareness you are trying to avoid God by holding onto lies and darkness.
•
You have a growing urge to know more about God.
•
When you read or hear scripture from the Bible:
o
You discover new and more relevant meanings to what you have read/heard before.
o
It speaks to your heart.
o
You know it is absolute truth.
Past and present events in your life may have a greater influence.
•
That which you have repressed comes to the forefront of your thoughts, such as:
o
Words spoken to you by Christians.
o
Scripture you have heard.
o
Feelings of overwhelming remorse for what you have done.
•
You may hear God’s voice speak to you.
•
You may encounter a Christian who provides counsel that speaks to your heart.
•
God may “close the doors around you” and open only one that leads to Him.
•
You may experience visions and dreams.
You have an indescribable feeling within your heart God is calling you to repent and turn towards Him.
If
Jesus
is
knocking
on
the
door
to
your
heart…open
the
door
and
let
Him
in.
Why
pass
up
the
greatest
gift
God
gave
to
you: salvation and eternal life! Here is an example of how to open the door and let Him in… by praying:
Heavenly Father, I come before you in the name of Jesus Christ.
I am a sinner.
I believe you sent Your Son into the world and crucified Him as a sacrifice for my sins.
God, forgive me for what I have done.
Jesus, I open the door of my heart to you.
Take control of my life and change me into the type of person You want me to be.
When we ask for forgiveness…God not only forgives, He also forgets.
“For
I
will
be
merciful
to
their
unrighteousness,
and
their
sins
and
their
lawless
deeds
I
will
remember
no
more.”
Hebrews 8:12
“As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us.” Psalms 103:12
When
we
realize
God’s
grace
and
love
in
that
we
are
eternally
forgiven—because
of
our
belief
in
what
Jesus
Christ
has
done for us—is when we begin the transition from focusing upon ourselves, and seeking how we can love God in return.
Jesus
was
asked
which
is
the
first
commandment
of
all.
Jesus
responded,
“You
shall
love
the
LORD
your
God
with
all
your
heart,
with
all
your
soul,
and
with
all
your
mind.
This
is
the
first
and
great
commandment.
And
the
second
is
like
it:
You
shall
love
your
neighbor
as
yourself.
On
these
two
commandments
hang
all
the
Law
and
the
Prophets.”
Mark
12:30-31
The response by Jesus summarized:
•
The intent of the Ten Commandments.
•
The Law given to the Israelites.
•
The declarations made by all of the prophets.
•
The entire Bible (Old and New Testament).
•
The creation of earth and everything that lives upon it.
“We love Him because He first loved us.” 1 John 4:19
If
you
desire
to
learn
more
about
God’s
truths,
read
“3
Types
of
Death,
1
Source
of
Life,”
and
“What
is
a
Born-Again
Christian?” Bo
th are available for free to read/download on w
ww.UniqueBibleStudies.com.
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Bible Study Thought-Provoking Questions
The
purpose
of
the
learning
exercise
and
questions
is
to
facilitate
a
deeper
understanding
of
the
Bible,
this
Bible
study
topic
and
ourselves.
The
questions
may
be
answered
by
each
reader,
or
used
by
a
Bible
study
group
leader
or
church
pastor. The following questions should be answered or discussed after reading “Truths Declared by Jesus Christ. ”
Each
question
is
designed
to
enhance
learning
via
the
determination
of
opinions
and/or
discovering
how
the
lesson
content illuminates our personal lives. Each person’s response will be different. As such, no answers are provided.
Questions
Jesus declared we must be born again to see the kingdom of God.
•
Why did He make this declaration?
•
What does it mean to be born again?
Jesus declared He has the power to lay down His life, and take it again. What is the significance of His declaration?
Jesus describe Himself as the bread of life; and those who come to Him will not hunger or thirst. Are these references
to hunger and thirst related to the physical or spiritual. Explain.
Jesus declared He is the light in a dark world. Explain the spiritual relevance of this declaration.
What does it mean to “walk in darkness?”
Jesus declared if you see Him, you also see the Father (God). Is this important? Explain.
Who is the Holy Spirit and what is His purpose?
Is there any way—apart from believing in Jesus—that will enable one to obtain salvation and eternal life?
What does it mean to believe in Him?
Jesus declared it is wise to build your life upon a rock (Him). What does the rising flood represent?
Why would someone reject Jesus and His words?
Jesus declared (Revelation 3:20) He stands at the door and knocks.
•
What does this mean?
•
How are “knocks” heard or realized?
•
Does He knock once, or continually (and possibly more loudly) for those who do not open the door?
•
Does He ever stop knocking? Or does He patiently continue to knock upon doors that remain closed because of a
hardened heart, and/or a preference for sin?
Jesus also declared (in Revelation 3:20) if someone hears His voice and opens the door (1) He will come into him, (2)
He will dine with him, and (3) he will dine with Him.
•
How does someone “open the door?”
•
What does Jesus mean by stating “He will come into him?”
•
Why did Jesus describe dining from two different perspectives?
•
What is the “food” that is dined upon?
Identify at least three truths declared by Jesus that conflicts with the darkened perceptions of the world.
Did you learn anything new about the truths declared by Jesus Christ?
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