2. 2 68 Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life.

3. Introduction 1. Jn. 6 Going to Jesus & leaving Jesus On eastern shore of Sea of Galilee 5,000 heard him, received food, & proclaimed him king! They followed him over to Capernaum where he insisted his mission was spiritual  Vs 35 “I am the bread of life:” spiritual manna  Vs 54 Eat & drink: eternal life, resurrection  Vs 63 “The words that I speak:” spirit, life 3

4. Introduction 1. Jn. 6 Going to Jesus & leaving Jesus Vv. 66-69 If Jesus is not our Savior, who is? 4

5. 5 66 From that time many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him. 67 Then said Jesus unto the twelve, Will ye also go away? 68 Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal 69 And we believe and are sure that thou art that Christ, the Son of the living God.

6. Introduction 2. Jesus alone answers our deepest needs: For forgiveness of our sins To resist temptation & sin For comfort & strength in trials of life For authority in religion For acceptable worship To face death To escape hell & have a home in heaven 6

7. I. For Forgiveness of Our Sins A. Jesus Christ Has Power to Forgive Sin Jn. 1:29 “Behold, the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world” Matt. 9:2 “Son, be of good cheer; thy sins be forgiven thee” Matt. 20:28 “Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.” 7

8. I. For Forgiveness of Our Sins A. Jesus Christ Has Power to Forgive Sin Lk. 24:46-47 Gives “remission of sins” 8

9. I. For Forgiveness of Our Sins B. Sinners Go to Him & Find Forgiveness Acts 2:36-39 Convicted of sin, forgiven 9

10. 10 If not this sacrifice & this Savior, to whom shall we go???

11. II. To Resist Temptation & Sin A. Jesus Teaches Us How to Defeat Satan Matt. 4:1-11 Satan fled in defeat 11

12. Matt. 4:1-11 Satan fled in defeat 12

13. Matt. 4:1-11 Satan fled in defeat 13

14. Matt. 4:1-11 Satan fled in defeat 14

15. II. To Resist Temptation & Sin A. Jesus Teaches Us How to Defeat Satan Satan uses same avenues today We are not helpless victims— we can resist & win the victory If Jesus Christ is not the answer to Satan, to whom shall we go? 15

16. III. For Comfort & Strength in Trials of Life A. Jesus Is Our Strength When Satan Buffets 2 Cor. 12:7-10 Strength in weakness 16

17. 2 Cor. 12:7-10 Strength in weakness 17 7 And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure. 8 For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. 9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.

18. III. For Comfort & Strength in Trials of Life B. God by Christ Equips Us to Help Each Other 2 Cor. 1:3-5 The God of all comfort 18

19. 2 Cor. 1:3-5 The God of all comfort 19

20. III. For Comfort & Strength in Trials of Life C. God through Christ Can Help Us in All Trials If Christ cannot help us, to whom shall we go? Satan & his people cannot help us— he is the origin of all suffering! 20

21. IV. For Authority in Religion A. Jesus as Savior Leads Us through His Word Jn. 6:63, 68 His word spiritual, gives life 21 63 It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++ 68 Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life.

22. IV. For Authority in Religion A. Jesus as Savior Leads Us through His Word Matt. 28:18-20 Submit to his authority for salvation 22

23. Matt. 28:18-20 Submit to his authority for salvation 23

24. IV. For Authority in Religion A. Jesus as Savior Leads Us through His Word Jn. 12:48 Judged by his word 24 48 He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day.

25. IV. For Authority in Religion B. Men Violate His Authority, Change His Word Popes, councils, & denominations change it  Matt. 23:9 Call no man father: Pope means father, priests called “Father”  1 Tim. 3:2-5 Bishop must have family: Catholic bishop has no wife or children (some denominational pastors & elders also) 25

26. IV. For Authority in Religion B. Men Violate His Authority, Change His Word Popes, councils, & denominations change it  Mk. 16:16 Believe, baptized, saved: Catholic doctrine says baptized, saved, believe  Mk. 16:16 Believe, baptized, saved: Denomination says believe, saved, baptized 26

27. IV. For Authority in Religion C. To Whom Shall We Go to Solve Religious Division, Confusion, & Anarchy? Restore authority of Christ, reject authority of Catholic church & denominations Christ alone has the words of eternal life! 27

28. V. For Acceptable Worship A. Jesus as Savior Teaches True Worship Jn. 4:20-26 Worship in spirit & in truth 28

29. Jn. 4:20-26 Worship in spirit & in truth 29 20 Our fathers worshipped in this mountain; and ye say, that in Jerusalem is the place where men ought to worship. 21 Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father. 22 Ye worship ye know not what: we know what we worship: for salvation is of the Jews.

30. Jn. 4:20-26 Worship in spirit & in truth 30 23 But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. 24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. 25 The woman saith unto him, I know that Messias cometh, which is called Christ: when he is come, he will tell us all things. 26 Jesus saith unto her, I that speak unto thee am he.

31. V. For Acceptable Worship A. Jesus as Savior Teaches True Worship Acts 20:7 Lord’s supper every Sunday 1 Cor. 16:2 Collection every Sunday Acts 2:42 Teaching God’s Word Acts 2:42 Prayer Col. 3:16 Singing 31

32. V. For Acceptable Worship B. All Worship Not Given by Christ Is False Prayer to Mary & other saints Holy days: Christmas, Easter, All Saints Day Burning incense, instrumental music Choir, solo, duet, quartet performances Dancing, theatrical performances Unintelligible prayer language, shout, clap, & other demonstrations producing confusion 32

33. V. For Acceptable Worship C. If We Cannot Submit to Christ’s Teaching, to Whom Shall We Go? Christ’s teaching pleases God Man’s practices please man— love of tradition, pride, & entertainment 33

34. VI. To Face Death A. Jesus as God Has Power over Death Jn. 11:43-44 He raised Lazarus 34

35. VI. To Face Death A. Jesus as God Has Power over Death Jn. 10:17-18 Power over his own death 35

36. VI. To Face Death A. Jesus as God Has Power over Death Jn. 5:28-29 Power over all the dead 36 28 Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice, 29 And shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation.

37. VI. To Face Death B. Who Like Jesus Has Power over Death? Who has power over his own death, & can prove it? Who can tell us the meaning of death, & raise us from the dead? Christ alone is the Master of death, & the Master teacher! 37

38. VII. To Escape Hell & Have a Home in Heaven A. If Reject Him, We Die in Sin Destined to Hell Jn. 8:23-24 Love of sin leads to hell 38

39. Jn. 8:23-24 Love of sin leads to hell 39 23 And he said unto them, Ye are from beneath; I am from above: ye are of this world; I am not of this world. 24 I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins: for if ye believe not that I am he, ye shall die in your sins.

40. VII. To Escape Hell & Have a Home in Heaven B. If Believe Him, He Leads Us to Heaven Jn. 14:1-6 He is the way! 40

41. Jn. 14:1-6 He is the way! 41

42. Jn. 14:1-6 He is the way! 42

43. VII. To Escape Hell & Have a Home in Heaven C. If We Reject Christ, Who Leads Us to Heaven? Who knows the way? What proof can they give? To whom shall we go? 43

44. Invitation 1. Jn. 6 Going to Jesus & leaving Jesus Vv. 66-69 If Jesus is not our Savior, who is? 44 68 Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal 69 And we believe and are sure that thou art that Christ, the Son of the living God.

45. Invitation 2. Jesus alone answers our deepest needs: For forgiveness of our sins To resist temptation & sin For comfort & strength in trials of life For authority in religion For acceptable worship To face death To escape hell & have a home in heaven 45

46. 3. Acts 2:36-38 Flee your sins, flee to Jesus! 46