Hated By the World

Bible Text: John 15:18-25 | Preacher: Alan Conner | Series: 2014, John

Northwest Bible Church – Aug. 31, 2014 – Worship Service – Alan Conner
John 15:18-25
Hated by the World
 Intro

A. WE ARE HATED BY THE WORLD (John 15:18).

1) 1st class conditional statement assumes it to be true.

2) The world’s hatred of us is preceded by their hatred of Christ.

B. THE REASONS FOR THIS HATRED (John 15:19-25).

1) We are not “of the world” (John 15:19a).

a) The world loves its own (John 15:19a).

b) We are different from the world.

2) Christ chose us out of the world (John 15:19b).

3) We are identified with Christ (John 15:20-21).

4) The world hates the light (John 15:22-24).

a) The light of Christ’s words (John 15:22-23).

b) The light of Christ’s works (John 15:24).

5) Fulfillment of Scripture (John 15:25).

Conclusion