How can believers today testify to Jesus' works as seen in John 15:24? Anchor Verse “If I had not done among them the works that no one else did, they would not be guilty of sin. But now they have seen and hated both Me and My Father.” (John 15:24) What Jesus’ Unique Works Reveal • Miracles that authenticated His divinity—turning water to wine (John 2), feeding the five thousand (John 6), raising Lazarus (John 11). • Perfect obedience to the Father’s will (John 8:29). • Sin-bearing death and bodily resurrection (John 19–20). These deeds expose unbelief, but they also provide undeniable evidence for faith (John 20:30-31). Why These Works Still Matter • They remain historically anchored proofs that Jesus is Messiah (Acts 2:22). • Scripture records them so each generation can “believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name” (John 20:31). • The same Spirit who empowered Christ empowers the church to witness (Acts 1:8). Practical Ways Believers Testify Today 1. Proclaim the biblical record – Quote and explain Gospel accounts, treating them as eyewitness testimony (1 John 1:1-3). – Highlight how Jesus’ works surpass human ability, fulfilling prophecy (Isaiah 35:4-6; Luke 7:22). 2. Share personal transformation – Tell how Christ’s finished work rescued you from sin (2 Corinthians 5:17). – Like the Gerasene delivered by Jesus, “Go home to your own people and tell them how much the Lord has done for you” (Mark 5:19). 3. Display Christlike works – Serve sacrificially so others “see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven” (Matthew 5:16). – Allow the Spirit to produce fruit—love, joy, peace… (Galatians 5:22-23). 4. Defend the faith graciously – Give reasons for hope with gentleness and respect (1 Peter 3:15). – Present historical evidence for the resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:3-8). 5. Unite in corporate witness – Gather faithfully, demonstrating Christ’s love across backgrounds (John 13:34-35). – Celebrate the Lord’s Supper, visibly proclaiming His death until He comes (1 Corinthians 11:26). Encouragement for Faithful Witness • Jesus promised, “Whoever believes in Me will also do the works that I am doing, and he will do even greater things” (John 14:12). • We are “a chosen people…that you may proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light” (1 Peter 2:9). Testify with confidence: His extraordinary works remain true, and His Spirit equips us to make them known today. |
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