GLEANINGS FROM THE GOSPEL OF JOHN - XVIII The Character of God’s People Text John 17:16

INTRODUCTION: John 17:9,16 How Can We Understand God’s People?

I. WE CAN UNDERSTAND THEM DOCTRINALLY A. They are Not of the World in Nature - John 17:14 B. They Are Not of the World in Their Office C. They Are Not of the World in Their Character

II. WE CAN UNDERSTAND THEM EXPERIMENTALLY A. When They are in Very Deep Trouble B. When They are in Very Great Prosperity - Proverbs 27:21; Luke 12:19 C. When in Solitude and in Very Abundant Company

III. WE CAN UNDERSTAND THEM PRACTICALLY A. By the Things They Don’t Do - Galatians 6:7 B. By the Things They Do - John 17:14 C. By the Place They Will Go