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April 4, 2010

Questions on an Easter’s Eve

Speaker: Pastor Joe Ricchuiti
Series: John, Questions on an Easter's Eve
Passage: John 13:33-14:11

1.  With the Jews rejecting Him and the cross looming before Him, Jesus announces to His disciples that He would be leaving them, a reference to His death, burial, resurrection, and ascension.

2.  Jesus establishes a new command, that they love one another as He had loved them (sacrificially, extravagantly).  This love would:

-correct their spirit of rivalry

-help them survive a world hostile to the gospel and them

-be a testimony to the world

3.  The disciples were troubled by Jesus’ announcement that He was leaving them so He assures them that He would be returning for them at a future time (the rapture).  “…the guarantee is unmistakeable.  His return is as certain as His departure” (Merrill C. Tenney).

4.  He would, in fact, be preparing an eternal dwelling for them. “By His death and ascension and glorification He was opening a way of access to the Father, and to the bliss of His abode.” (Wm. Erdman)

5.  The only way to God the Father and to salvation in Him is through Jesus Christ the Son.  Jesus is only one way to God the Father.  He is not one of many ways, nor are there many ways to God, only one, Jesus Christ (Acts 4:12; 1 Timothy 2:5).

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Our church is an independent, non-denominational congregation focused on equipping believers to accomplish all God has for each individual. We emphasize growing to maturity through regular, relevant study of God’s Word, meaningful corporate worship, and fellowship. Del Rio Bible Church was established in 1997 by a … Read More »

Joe Ricchuiti Senior Pastor & Elder Pastor Joe Ricchuiti graduated in 1982 from Dallas Theological Seminary. He holds a Master's Degree in Theology. He's been pastor of Del Rio Bible Church since its inception. Joe and … Learn More »

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