Jesus Still Prays for Believers

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Jesus Still Prays for Believers: John 17, Christ's Intercession, and the Model of Prayer In this biblical message from John 17, discover how Jesus Christ's High Priestly Prayer reveals that He still prays for every true believer. Learn how Jesus prayed for His own glory, for His disciples' protection and sanctification, for future believers' unity, and for the believer's ultimate perfection in His presence. This teaching explains Christ's ongoing intercession, the meaning of justification and sanctification, and why Jesus alone is our Great High Priest and perfect mediator before the Father. And then learn what Jesus taught as the model of prayer for when you pray. Whenever we come to God in prayer, we must be sure there is no unconfessed sin. Unconfessed sin blocks out communication with God and blocks our ability to receive what God has in store for us. So before we ask anything in God's name, we must ask forgiveness of our sins and be willing to repent (turn away from) our sins, not continuing in the same repetition of those sins. Proverbs 28:9 says, "He who turns away his ear from listening to the law, Even his prayer is an abomination." Psalm 66:18 - "If I regard wickedness in my heart, The Lord will not hear…" John 9:31 - "We know that God does not hear sinners; but if anyone is God-fearing and does His will, He hears him." God delights in forgiving sinners, and He even saved the chief of sinners, the Apostle Paul. God is the God of second chances and a new start: "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness" (John 1:1:9).

Why Is the Name of Jesus So Divisive?

Why does the name of Jesus Christ divide people so deeply? Pastor John Haggard explains why Jesus confronts sin, demands allegiance, and offers salvation. Why does the simple mention of the name Jesus Christ stir such strong reactions? In this episode, learn why no name divides people like the name of Jesus. When Jesus walked the earth, He divided crowds, families, religious leaders, political powers, and ordinary people. He still does today. Jesus is gentle, kind, merciful, and peaceful, but He also spoke plainly about truth, sin, repentance, judgment, and salvation. In Matthew 10:34–36, Jesus said He did not come to bring peace on the earth, but a sword. He was not speaking of a literal sword, but of the division that often comes between those who receive Him and those who reject Him. This message looks at John 7, where the crowd was divided over the identity of Jesus. Some believed He was the Prophet. Others said He was the Christ. Still others rejected Him. That same division continues because Jesus is not merely one religious leader among many. He presses every person toward a verdict. You will also hear why Jesus came to earth as fully God and fully man, why sin must be paid for, and why Romans 6:23 says, "For the wages of sin is death, but the gracious gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." The name of Jesus divides because He confronts the natural human desire for self-rule. The unbelieving heart wants forgiveness without repentance, comfort without conviction, heaven without holiness, and the benefits of God without bowing before God. Jesus does not allow that. This is not an easy message, but it is a necessary one. Jesus divides light from darkness, truth from error, belief from unbelief, repentance from self-justification, and eternal life from eternal judgment. The division caused by Christ is not a failure of the Gospel. It is proof that the Gospel is doing what God intended. Read more by clicking here [https://treasuretop.com/why-jesus-is-so-divisive/]. Key Scriptures: Matthew 10:34–36 John 7:40–44 John 1:14 Romans 6:23 Matthew 7:13–14 2 Questions Many Ask * Am I Truly Saved? Discover the answer — 👉 Click here [https://treasuretop.com/how-to-know-if-you-are-really-saved/]. * Why Self-Help Books Don't Work Long-Term: 👉 Find out. Click here [https://treasuretop.com/podcast/why-self-help-books-dont-work-long-term/]. Prayer Request? * If you have a prayer request or comments, 👉 click here [https://treasuretop.com/contact/]. Make an Eternal Difference If these messages benefit you in any way, if you are able please consider donating to help us bring more of the Word of God to others, on what it means and why it matters, through Radio, Television, YouTube, the Internet, and Social Media. Any amount is appreciated by clicking here [https://give.tithe.ly/?formId=e327d4a7-4c62-11ee-90fc-1260ab546d11]. Romans 10:17 reminds us, "So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ." It may be your contribution or prayer that allows someone to hear God's Word and to be a part of someone receiving salvation. You can also: * Text: GIVE to 844-553-1590 * Mail: PO Box 210615, Nashville, TN 37221 Find Us Here * Visit our YouTube channel by clicking here [https://www.youtube.com/@treasuretopministries]. * Visit our Facebook page here [https://www.facebook.com/TreasureTopMinistries]. * Subscribe to our audio podcasts: * Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pastor-johns-60-second-life-change-moments/id1642816924] * Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/7Du1aUBc8xoHsNppMumyzH] * iHeart [https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-pastor-johns-life-change-m-107223191/] * Amazon [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/179be018-848d-43e3-bdea-b2f780902b58/pastor-john's-life-change-moments] Scripture quotations taken from the New American Standard Bible 1995® (NASB), Copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 and from the Legacy Standard Bible © 2021 by The Lockman Foundation. All rights reserved. www.lockman.org

3 de jun de 202616 min

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