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Sess ion 2: The Word Made F l esh, Glory and S igns , and the New Bi r th 49

d. The sum of the matter: John 3.30 – He must increase, but I must decrease.

B. The nature of Jesus’ uniqueness and superiority of Jesus’ ministry, 3.31-36

1. He is from above and above all , 3.31 (i.e., no earthly origins, methods, or aims).

2. He speaks from firsthand experience of the divine , John 3.32 – He bears witness to what he has seen and heard, yet no one receives his testimony.

3. His message is self-authenticating to the believing, John 3.33 – whoever receives his testimony sets his seal to this, that God is true.

4. He has been provided an unqualified filling of the Holy Spirit , John 3.34 – For he whom God has sent utters the words of God, for he gives the Spirit without measure.

5. The Father loves Jesus and has entrusted all things to his authority , John 3.35 – The Father loves the Son and has given all things into his hand.

6. Faith in the Son , i.e., Jesus, results in never-ending life , and his rejection ensures God’s wrath , John 3.36 – Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life; whoever does not obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God remains on him.