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Pictures of Jesus: The Son of God (John 5:16–30)

The Gospel Coalition
April 16, 2025 1h 3m

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In this lecture, Don Carson focuses on Jesus's healing on the Sabbath in John 5:16–30, which led to Jewish persecution. Carson explores the theological implications of Jesus's sonship, his authority in judgment, and his role in fulfilling Old Testament prophecies. Carson also emphasizes the importance of understanding Jesus's identity and the need for believers to deepen their worship and evangelism through knowledge of God's revelation in Christ. He teaches the following: Paul and John’s differing perspectives on sonship How Jesus's response to the Jews elevates the discussion to a theological level Why the Father's love for the Son is foundational to the gospel The Son's authority in judgment is rooted in his identity as the Son of Man Jesus is the fulfillment of Old Testament feasts, laws, and institutions Proper knowledge of God and his revelation is essential for effective evangelism and spiritual growth Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Source: The Gospel Coalition