Tom Leonard - March 7, 2010
That We May Be One - Part 3
That We May Be One John 17:9-19 Main Point: Jesus prays for our protection against the evil one, so that we may be one as He and the Father are one. 1. Jesus prays that we may be protected against the evil one. verse 15 Ephesians 5:16 I Peter 5:8-9 Hebrews 3:12-13 2. Jesus prays that we will not be of this ‘world’ – that we don’t follow the world’s system of values and behavior. verses 14-16, 18 Colossians 3:1-3 I John 2:15-17 3. Jesus prays that we will be one as He and the Father are one. verse 11 One = being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose. Philippians 2:1-4 Ephesians 4:29-32 4. Jesus prays that we will sanctified by the truth of the Word. verse 17 Sanctified = set apart to God, being made holy (set apart for holy living). Romans 12:1-2 I Corinthians 6:19-20 Jesus sanctified himself (for obedience to Father’s will) so that we will be sanctified. – This happens by the truth of the Word James 1:21-22 - are you accepting the Word? I Thessalonians 4:1-8
Scripture References: John 17:9-19, Romans 12:1-2, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, James 1:21-22, 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8
