The Warning of Persecution
Northwest Bible Church – Sept. 14, 2014 – Worship Service – Alan Conner
John 16:1-4
The Warning of Persecution
Intro
A. TO BE FOREWARNED IS TO BE FOREARMED (John 16:1)
1) Count the costs of discipleship.
2) Christ’s warnings are to prevent stumbling.
B. SUFFERINGS FORETOLD (John 16:2).
1) Excommunication:
2) Execution:
3) Wicked worship:
C. PERSECUTION ROOTED IN IGNORANCE (John 16:3).
1) Ignorance of the Son is ignorance of the Father.
2) False worshippers persecute true worshippers.
D. REMEMBERANCE BUILDS RESOLVE (John 16:4).
1) Their hour.
2) Resolve to trust.
3) Resolve to persevere.
4) Resolve to rejoice.
Conclusion