Why Is The Evidence Rejected? John 12:37 “But though he had done so many signs before them, yet they believed not on him”

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Why Is The Evidence Rejected? John 12:37 “But though he had done so many signs before them, yet they believed not on him”

Evidence John 2:1-11 Changed water to wine John 4:46-54 Healing of Nobleman's son 20 miles away. John 5 Healing of the afflicted man who had been infirm thirty-eight years. John 6 Feeding of the five thousand. John 6 Walking on the water. John 9 Healing of the blind man. John 11 Raising of Lazarus. cf. John 12:9-11 2

3 Faith that God Exists is Based on Evidence – Hebrews 11:1,6 The evidence of the material world, Hebrews 11:3; Romans 1:20The evidence of the material world, Hebrews 11:3; Romans 1:20 Evidence is before us, Isaiah 40:25-26Evidence is before us, Isaiah 40:25-26 “Things that are made” Psalms 19:1“Things that are made” Psalms 19:1 The evidence of Jesus, 1 John 1:1-4The evidence of Jesus, 1 John 1:1-4

4 Evidence Includes… Works of Jesus John 5:36-47Works of Jesus John 5:36-47 Words of Jesus John 7:46Words of Jesus John 7:46 Sinless life of Jesus 2 Corinthians 5:21Sinless life of Jesus 2 Corinthians 5:21

5 Must Consider Jesus John 12:44-48 “We have found the Messiah” (John 1:41, 45)“We have found the Messiah” (John 1:41, 45) “Lord, who has believed our report?” (John 12:38)“Lord, who has believed our report?” (John 12:38) Why do people refuse to believe that Jesus is the Son of God? (John 1:11; Romans 10:16-17)Why do people refuse to believe that Jesus is the Son of God? (John 1:11; Romans 10:16-17)

6 Why is Evidence Rejected?  It does not agree with human wisdom, 1 Corinthians 1:21-25; 2:1-5, 6 Pride, Psalms 10:4; Proverbs 14:12 (28:26)Pride, Psalms 10:4; Proverbs 14:12 (28:26) God is excluded from their consideration, Romans 1:22, 28God is excluded from their consideration, Romans 1:22, 28

7  It means there is an objective standard of truth & morality to which one is obligated, John 14:6 (1:1, 14) Jesus is absolute truth, John 12:46Jesus is absolute truth, John 12:46 Walk in His light, 1 John 1:6ffWalk in His light, 1 John 1:6ff Love darkness, John 3:19-21Love darkness, John 3:19-21 Why is Evidence Rejected?

8  Unwillingness to do what He says, John 7:16-17 Jesus demands a decisionJesus demands a decision Cannot encounter Jesus & remain neutral, Matthew 12:30Cannot encounter Jesus & remain neutral, Matthew 12:30 Stubbornness prevents faith (Acts 26:9)Stubbornness prevents faith (Acts 26:9) Why is Evidence Rejected?

9  It is not what some have always believed, John 1:45-46; cf. Galatians 1:13ff To believe the gospel is an admission of being wrong in the pastTo believe the gospel is an admission of being wrong in the past To believe in Jesus one must admit past error & sin (Luke 13:5; Acts 20: 21; 1 Timothy 1:12-17)To believe in Jesus one must admit past error & sin (Luke 13:5; Acts 20: 21; 1 Timothy 1:12-17) Why is Evidence Rejected?

10  They think they are condemning their loved ones, John 3:16-18; cf. Gal. 1:13ff Jesus does not make anyone a sinner, Romans 5:12; Romans 6:16-18Jesus does not make anyone a sinner, Romans 5:12; Romans 6:16-18 Why is Evidence Rejected?

11  Because of what others will say or do, John 12:42-43 (16:1-2) Afraid of men, John 9:16-22Afraid of men, John 9:16-22 Fear & trust God! Matthew 10:27-33Fear & trust God! Matthew 10:27-33  Lord will not leave you, Hebrews 13:5-6  Lord will deliver you, 2 Timothy 4:16-18 Why is Evidence Rejected?

12  Who is this Son of Man? John 12:34  Do you believe in the Son of God? John 9:35-38  Will you believe the report? John 12:37-38 If not, why not?If not, why not? If you do, obey Him now! John 12:48-50If you do, obey Him now! John 12:48-50 Jesus of Nazareth