Whenever Christ is presented, the result is division. Not the immediate view of division as disruption of groups or people who hold the same general views, but are thrown into confusion and conflict with each other, such as in a church split.
The division Christ brings is the clear and complete separation of those who are His and those who are not His. Those who are a elements of the light and those who make up the darkness.
The kingdom of God and the kingdom of darkness people. Those who are believers in Christ as Lord and resurrected and those who believe in themselves. This passage today amplifies this truth.
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August 17, 2014 | Pastor John Bayles | The Seventh Sign: The Separating Savior | John 11:45-57
Thanks for posting these. It helps when I'm not able to be there on Sunday. I appreciate being able to stay "in touch" Pastor John's message.
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