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Q5. (John 14:30-31a) Q. How does Satan take advantage of our previous sins to control us or make us fearful? A. The prince of lies loves to keep us making more sins and and to fear him and want to sway us away from the grace through faith that only Jesus can give us. Q. In verse 31, how does Jesus stay free from bondage to Satan? A. By showing his love to the Father through obedience in His command even before the beginning. Jesus never made any sin. Q. How can we free ourselves from bondage to Satan and fear of exposure? A. By loving the Father and obeying his word through Jesus Christ mercy and grace. Everytime we committed sins knowing or unknowingly, bring that knees down and ask forgiveness to Jesus and he is always mercifull to forgive us of our sins.

Q4. (John 14:27) Q. If it doesn’t mean cessation of conflict in our everyday lives, what then is the peace that Jesus offers us now? A. Peace I leave with you. This was a common form of benediction among the Jews. Matthew 10:13. It is the invocation of the blessings of peace and happiness. In this place it was, however, much more than a mere form or an empty wish. It came from Him who had power to make peace and to confer it on all, Ephesians 2:15. It refers here particularly to the consolations which he gave to his disciples in view of his approaching death. He had exhorted them not to be troubled (John 14:1), and he had stated reasons why they should not be. He explained to them why he was about to leave them; he promised them that he would return; he assured them that the Holy Ghost would come to comfort, teach, and guide them. By all these truths and promises he provided for their peace in the time of his approaching departure. But the expression refers also, doubtless, to the peace which is given to all who love the Saviour. Barnes' Notes on the New Testament.

Q3. (John 14:25-26). Q. What do we learn about the Paraclete in verses 25 and 26? Who is he? A. The consolation and guidance. He is Jesus Christ. The Paraclete is sent by the Father in the name of Jesus. "In the name of" may suggest that the Spirit is Jesus' personal emissary. The Paraclete refers specifically to the Holy Spirit. This verse makes it explicit. The Paraclete will teach (didaskō) the disciples all things. The Paraclete will remind the disciples of what Jesus taught. We probably shouldn't separate reminding and teaching as two separate functions. Reminding is part of the teaching function. The Paraclete is spoken of in personal terms (14:26). Verse 26. Will send in my name. On my account. To perfect my work. To execute it as I would in applying it to the hearts of men. See John 14:13. Q. Why is his teaching/reminding role important to the apostles? A. Bring all things to your remembrance. This probably refers to two things: 1st. He would seasonably remind them of the sayings of Jesus, which they might otherwise have forgotten. In the organization of the church, and in composing the sacred history, he would preside over their memories, and recall such truths and doctrines as were necessary either for their comfort or the edification of his people. Amid the multitude of things which Jesus spake during a ministry of more than three years, it was to be expected that many things which he had uttered, that would be important for the edification of the church, would be forgotten. We see, hence, the nature of their inspiration. The Holy Spirit made use of their memories, and doubtless of all their natural faculties. He so presided over their memories as to recall what they had forgotten, and then it was recorded as a thing which they distinctly remembered, in the same way as we remember a thing which would have been forgotten had not some friend recalled it to our recollection. 2nd. The Holy Spirit would teach them the meaning of those things which the Saviour had spoken. Thus they did not understand that he ought to be put to death till after his resurrection, though he had repeatedly told them of it, Luke 24:21, 25, 26. So they did not till then understand that the gospel was to be preached to the Gentiles, though this was also declared before. Comp. Matthew 4:15,16; 12:21, with Acts 10:44-48.

Q2. (John 14:15, 21-25) Q. How is obedience to Jesus linked to loving him? A. John 14:21 1st. That true love to Jesus will produce obedience. See John 14:15. 2nd. That those who love him will be loved of the Father, showing that there is a union between the Father and the Son. 3rd. That Jesus also will love them, evincing still the same union. Religion is love. The love of one holy being or object is the love of all. The kingdom of God is one. His people, though called by different names, are one. They are united to each other and to God, and the bond which unites the whole kingdom in one is love. Q. When Jesus emphasizes obedience, what keeps this from being the heavy burden of a new legalism? A. By loving God and by loving one another. Q. Can we love Jesus and not obey him? If so, how? A. Obeying Jesus teachings in the way we live our lives indicates our love for him. (John 14:15) (Matthew 25:35-36, 40)

Q1. (John 14:15-17) Q. What do you think is the best way to describe the Paraklētos that Jesus sends? A. Comforter, Teacher, Counselor, a Friend. Q. In what sense is the Holy Spirit “another” Paraclete? A. Jesus was about to leave them now to go alone into an unfriendly world. The other Comforter was to be given as a compensation for his absence, or to perform the offices toward them which he would have done if he had remained personally with them. And from this we may learn, in part, what is the office of the Spirit. Q. Who was the initial Paraclete? A. Jesus. He had been to them a counsellor, a guide, a friend, while he was with them. He had instructed them, had borne with their prejudices and ignorance, and had administered consolation to them in the times of despondency. Q. In what way can the Holy Spirit replace him? A. 1. The Holy Spirit will replace Jesus as an interior presence, always with them, to guide and instruct them. 2, It is to furnish to all Christians the instruction and consolation which would be given by the personal presence of Jesus, John 16:14.

Q6. (John 14:13-14) Q. What does it mean to pray “in Jesus’ name”? A. Meaning have faith, have confidence that Jesus is a God Provider. Q. What happens to prayers that are out of his will and purposes? A. The will and purpose of God is for us to glorify him. If the prayer is out of his will and purpose then, He will not grant it because it will not benefit us. Q. Are there any practical limits to this promise of answered prayer. A. There are no pratical limits, pray as long as you love him and truly believed in him. (14:14, 15:7)

Q5. (John 14:8) Q. What happens after Jesus’ “glorification” that enables believers to do greater things than Jesus? A. Another Comforter had come which is the Spirit of Truth and enabled them to do greater things. (14:16-18) Q. Is this promise limited to the apostles? A. No, its not. This is to all who believed in Jesus, loved Jesus, and obey Jesus' commandment (14:15) Q. Why are Christians today uncomfortable with this promise? A. Greater things means "greater Effect". Maybe some Christians sees things as a stained glass that is why we need to pray more about our fellow believers. Maybe they are still in a certain level and that someday they reach the level where things are see through already. And one day they will be effective as a disciples of Jesus. Jesus is still in the miracle business.

Q4. (John 14:1b, 6-11) Q. In what sense is trusting Jesus the same as trusting God? A. We can use a witness in order to be sure that we can really trust Jesus. (John 5:36, 10:37-38) Q. How accurately does Jesus portray God’s actions and words? A. see also (John 10:38, 7:16-17) Jesus did exactly what he was told. Whatever Jesus is saying is the words of the Father and not just on his own. Whatever Jesus is doing is the work of the Father. There is no other person can do this that's why trusting him alone make sense. What does it mean that Jesus and the Father are one (John 10:30)? A. Verse 30. I and my Father are one. The word translated "one" is not in the masculine, but in the neuter gender. It expresses union, but not the precise nature of the union. It may express any union, and the particular kind intended is to be inferred from the connection. In the previous verse he had said that he and his Father were united in the same object-that is, in redeeming and preserving his people. It was this that gave occasion for this remark. Many interpreters have understood this as referring to union of design and of plan. The words may bear this construction. In this way they were understood by Erasmus, Calvin, Bucer, and others. Most of the Christian fathers understood them, however, as referring to the oneness or unity of nature between the Father and the Son; and that this was the design of Christ appears probable from the following considerations: 1st. The question in debate was not about his being united with the Father in plan and counsel, but in power. He affirmed that he was able to rescue and keep his people from all enemies, or that he had power superior to men and devils-that is, that he had supreme power over all creation. He affirmed the same of his Father. In this, therefore, they were united. But this was an attribute only of God, and they thus understood him as claiming equality to God in regard to omnipotence. 2nd. The Jews understood him as affirming his equality with God, for they took up stones to punish him for blasphemy (John 10:31,33), and they said to him that they understood him as affirming that he was God, John 10:33. 3rd. Jesus did not deny that it was his intention to be so understood. John 10:34, also on Matthew 10:35-37. 4th. He immediately made another declaration implying the same thing, leaving the same impression, and which they attempted to punish in the same manner, John 10:37-39. If Jesus had not intended so to be understood, it cannot be easily reconciled with moral honesty that he did not distinctly disavow that such was his intention. The Jews were well acquainted with their own language. They understood him in this manner, and he left this impression on their minds. (*) "I and my father" John 17:11,22

Q3. (John 14:6d) Is it intolerant to believe that no one comes to God except through Jesus? To have the knowledge of wisdom to believe in Jesus as the way is a gift. It is by mercy and grace of God through Jesus the Light. So to be intolerant is being in the darknest and fall short of the glory of God. How does Jesus’ death and resurrection atone for the sins of the Old Testament saints? By believing in Yahwe and following his commandments and by hoping in the prophesy of the coming of the Messiah. Everyone who put their faith in God, Jesus saves them all. Why are some Christians uncomfortable with the statement that “No one comes to the Father but by me”? The old natural of a person is still kicking and we need to pray hard always for them because they are like us still under processing.

Q2. (John 14:6) In what sense is Jesus the Way to God? Jesus is the righteousness, the holiness, the atonement for our sin, and the gate. So becoming Jesus alike will lead us to the way to the kingdom of God. What does it mean to “follow Jesus”? To do what Jesus have taught, to be holy,to be righteous, to be his disciples. In what sense is Jesus in himself God’s Truth? All the words that Jesus had said are true, and it all came from the Father the true God. Nobody else can do that except Jesus. He is authentic and divine. The doctrines of Jesus are nothing more than the representation of facts that they exist in the government of God. The lifeof Jesus is the truth. What are the implications of this for us and our world? God's plan and purpose is for us to be in his kingdom. So the way is to be Christlike. In what sense is Jesus God’s Life? I am the resurrection and the life (John 11:25), in him was life (John 1:4) No man can obtain any of these things except by the merits of the Lord Jesus Christ. By coming by him is meant coming in his name and depending on his merits. How does this affect us and those we speak to about him? Because of Jesus we have known where we are going, and that is to God's kingdom and we also have an everlasting life. Those whom we speak to and believed in him will also have what were having.

Q1. (John 14:2) What is the “Father’s House”? Jesus is talking about God's heavenly dwelling, as Paul put it, "a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens" (2 Corinthians 5:1). Verses 2. In my Father's house. Most interpreters understand this of heaven, as the peculiar dwelling-place or palace of God; but it may include the universe, as the abode of the omnipresent God. What does verse 2 tell us about what Jesus will do, and what is provided for us? He will go to prepare a place for us and what he will provide is a mansions for all the followers. Are many mansions. The word rendered mansions means either the act of dwelling in any place (John 14:23), "we will make our abode with him"), or it means the place where one dwells. It is taken from the verb to remain, and signifies the place where one dwells or remains. It is applied by the Greek writers to the tents or temporary habitations which soldiers pitch in their marches. It denotes a dwelling of less permanency than the word house. I go to prepare a place for you. By his going is meant his death and ascent to heaven. The figure here is taken from one who is on a journey, who goes before his companions to provide a place to lodge in, and to make the necessary preparations for their entertainment. It evidently means that he, by the work he was yet to perform in heaven, would secure their admission there, and obtain for them the blessings of eternal life. That work would consist mainly in his intercession, Hebrews 10:12, 13, 19-22, 7:25-27, 4:14, 16. How does that comfort us? It is a consolation for every believers. It is commonly understood as affirming that in heaven there is ample room to receive all who will come; that therefore the disciples might be sure that they would not be excluded. Some have understood it as affirming that there will be different grades in the joys of heaven; that some of the mansions of the saints will be nearer to God than others, agreeably to 1 Corinthians 15:40,41. But perhaps this passage may have a meaning which has not occurred to interpreters. Jesus was consoling his disciples, who were affected with grief at the idea of his separation. To comfort them he addresses them in this language: "The universe is the dwelling-place of my Father. All is his house. Whether on earth or in heaven, we are still in his habitation. In that vast abode of God there are many mansions. The earth is one of them, heaven is another. Whether here or there, we are still in the house, in one of the mansions of our Father, in one of the apartments of his vast abode. This we ought continually to feel, and to rejoice that we are permitted to occupy any part of his dwelling-place. Nor does it differ much whether we are in this mansion or another. It should not be a matter of grief when we are called to pass from one part of this vast habitation of God to another. I am indeed about to leave you, but I am going only to another part of the vast dwelling-place of God. I shall still be in the same universal habitation with you; still in the house of the same God; and am going for an important purpose-to fit up another abode for your eternal dwelling." If this be the meaning, then there is in the discourse true consolation. We see that the death of a Christian is not to be dreaded, nor is it an event over which we should immoderately weep. It is but removing from one apartment of God's universal dwelling-place to another-one where we shall still be in his house, and still feel the same interest in all that pertains to his kingdom. And especially the removal of the Saviour from the earth was an event over which Christians should rejoice, for he is still in the house of God, and still preparing mansions of rest for his people.

Q6. (John 13:35) In what sense is love for one another an indicator to all of our status (or lack of status) as Jesus’ disciples? Love for one another is the mark of distinction as a Jesus' disciples. Why do we sometimes avoid living in an intimate Christian community in favor of only a large-meeting expression of our faith? You can still see the division to those who haves and to those who have not. But because you know its all about love you'll just pray that the Lord intervene. Why is it so difficult to love people in an intimate Christian community? People love their own lifestyle. How does your church or group measure up by the indicator of love for one another? My church are more on program, popularity, and orthodoxy. More prayers to learn more about love. How do you measure up? I am in the process of loving all that our God created, believer or unbeliever and to minister to all. It all started in the lesson of loving my enemy.

Q5. (John 13:34) Why is love exalted to the level of a command? It is the requirement of being a disciple of Jesus. Verse 34. A new commandment. This command he gave them as he was about to leave them, to be a badge of discipleship, by which they might be known as his friends and followers, and by which they might be distinguished from all others. It is called new, not because there was no command before which required men to love their fellow-men, for one great precept of the law was that they should love their neighbour as themselves (Leviticus 19:18); but it was new because it had never before been made that by which any class or body of men had been known and distinguished. The Jew was known by his external rites, by his peculiarity of dress, the philosopher by some other mark of distinction the military man by another, for each other been the distinguishing and peculiar badge by which they were known. But in the case of Christians they were not to be known by distinctions of wealth, or learning, or fame; they were not to aspire to earthly honours; they were not to adopt any peculiar style of dress or badge, but they were to be distinguished by tender and constant attachment to each other. This was to surmount all distinction of country, of colour, of rank, of office, of sect. Here they were to feel that they were on a level, that they had common wants, were redeemed by the same sacred blood, and were going to the same heaven. They were to befriend each other in trials; be careful of each other's feelings and reputation; deny themselves to promote each other's welfare.(1 John 3:23) How does love characterize Jesus’ life? Jesus love and obey the Father with all his heart, mind, and soul. He love us as co-heir to the throne and gave his life to us. Jesus' love is unconditional. In what way does love fulfill the law and the prophets? When the Son of Man is glorified, and God is glorified in him, the new law was commanded, "Love One Another". Jerimiah 31:31-34, Leviticus19:18 John 13:34 (KJV) 34 A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.

Q4. (John 13:27-30) Judas gave into his temptation to greed by stealing from the mission’s money bag. How does habitual sin tend to open us to greater influence from Satan in our lives? Satan is the "the prince of lies" and he wants us to disobey the Lord so that we will all fall short of the glory of God (Rom. 3:23). So habitual sin made us to be more disrespectful and no more fear to God. We became slaves of sin in the sense that we obey its temptation more and more frequently. John 8:34 (KJV) 34 Jesus answered them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin. How did Judas eating Jesus’ bread illustrate the magnitude of his betrayal? Judas is determined to betray Jesus. He never love Jesus anyway. All he want is the 30 pieces of silver. It is greed, the sin that makes Judas betray Jesus. It is also a lesson to what will happen to those who are not chosen by God. John 13:18 (KJV) 18 I speak not of you all: I know whom I have chosen: but that the scripture may be fulfilled, He that eateth bread with me hath lifted up his heel against me. Verse 18. I speak not of you all. That is, in addressing you as clean, I do not mean to say that you all possess this character. I know whom I have chosen. He here means evidently to say that he had not chosen them all, implying that Judas had not been chosen. As, however, this word is applied to Judas in one place (John 6:70), "Have not I chosen you twelve, and one of you is a devil?" it must have a different meaning here from that which it has there. There it evidently refers to the apostleship. Jesus had chosen him to be an apostle, and had treated him as such. Here is refers to purity of heart, and Jesus implies that, though Judas had been chosen to the office of apostleship, yet he had not been chosen to purity of heart and life. The remaining eleven had been, and would be saved. It was not, however, the fault of Jesus that Judas was not saved, for he was admitted to the same teaching, the same familiarity, and the same office; but his execrable love of gold gained the ascendency, and rendered vain all the means used for his conversion.

Q3. (Luke 22:25-27) In the world, Great Men have others serve them and exalt them with great titles. How is the Kingdom of God to be different than that? in the Kingdom of God the greatest serves the least, with Jesus leading the way. Christ here takes occasion to explain the nature of his kingdom. He assures them that it is established on different principles from those of the world; that his subjects were not to expect titles, and power, and offices of pomp in his kingdom. He that would be most advanced in his kingdom would be he that was most humble; and in order to show them this, he took a towel and girded himself after the manner of a servant, and washed their feet, to show them what ought to be their feelings toward each other. How has Roman Catholic Pope Francis I set an example of humility before his flock? Wherever he goes he always brought the same kind of humility of living a simple humble life as a servant by paying the hotels bills on his own money, and wear a simple black shoes instead of elegant red papal shoes and choose to live only in the Vatican ground guest room instead of the **** papal apartment. He gradually changed the traditon-bound hierarchical religious organization into one that focuses more directly on Jesus' mission.