1st JESUS GAVE US 7 REFLECTIONS OF SALVATION IN THE SIGN MIRACLES
The divine perfection of Jesus is reflected in the seven “Signs” John records from Christ’s life. John built his whole Gospel as bridge with seven successive sign posts that transport you to the ultimate sign of chapter 20 – The resurrection of Christ. John notes the ministry of Christ in light of its impact on the hearts of those who saw these signs. What were the signs Christ performed to bring those who saw His ministry to belief? Out of the many miracles that Christ performed, John selected seven to prove His deity. (The eighth in chapter 21 was for the disciples alone and forms a postlude to the Gospel.) These seven signs are given in a specific order (note 4:54, “This is again the second miracle”), they prove Christ’s Deity, and they portray a beautiful picture of our salvation.
THE FIRST THREE SIGNS SHOW SALVATION’S RECEPTION BY THE BELIEVER:
1. HE TURNS water into wine (2:1–11)— Christ’s salvation is ALWAYS MIRACULOUS;
2. HE HEALS the nobleman’s son (4:46–54)—Christ’s salvation is ONLY BY FAITH;
3. HE HEALS the paralytic (5:1–9)—salvation is BY GRACE ALONE;
THE LAST FOUR SIGNS SHOW SALVATION’S RESULTS IN THE BELIEVER:
4. HE FEEDS the 5,000 (6:1–14)—salvation brings INEXHAUSTIBLE SATISFACTION;
5. HE STILLS the storm (6:16–21)—salvation brings COMPLETE PEACE;
6. HE HEALS the blind man (9:1–7)—salvation brings LIGHT TO OUR SOULS;
7. HE RAISES Lazarus (11:38–45)—salvation brings the power of an ENDLESS LIFE;
From TAB-27e – Where Are You on God’s Spiritual Map (010715AM) – https://youtu.be/qPznXjBOmho
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