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For what Divine design has failed? in the midst of poverty and reproach, of apparent weakness, and of cruel sufferings, Jesus exhibited an increasing display of Godlike fortitude and resolution; of spotless purity and rectitude; of infinite zeal for His Father's honour; and of the riches of grace and compassion for wretched ruined man.2. A. A. Opportunities of usefulness, and of actively working for God, may also be diminished, and in failing strength and energies the Christian reads the words, "I must decrease." Because He is the Son of God, in the highest and most absolute sense, and therefore heir of all things.2. Look at once famous empires, and compare them with the condition of countries in which Christ has increase.III. "Behold the Lamb of God" now took the place of "Repent." The dignity of ministerial service: that of acting as Christ's friend.4. This is true of CHRIST HIMSELF — take His miracles, e.g. )Self abnegationW. John 3:30 He must increase, but I must decrease. (2) Did He fail when He threatened the Flood? We are to decrease in having self as the all-engrossing object. But by the preaching of the gospel.III. So much so, that the two must coalesce. Individual felicity. Yes, there is the carnal self, that which is of the earth, earthy — the old man, the old nature — which still retains so much of power, even in the regene rate, that which the believer desires daily to crucify, the flesh with its affections and lusts. Jesus will glorify in his own way those who glorify him, and it will be the best way. This is true of CHRISTIANS. (3)The amazing apparatus of the Gospel.2. He gives a few determiners of whether … Surely we greatly need to decrease in self-esteem, in pride, in carnality, in all that tends to hinder us in our Christian life, and bring dishonour on our Christian profession. (1) God has abolished a partial dispensation and established one suitable to all mankind. A. To what is not human love, imperfect as it is not equal? A. I rejoice that Christ is preached, and that His kingdom and interests are gaining ground, though my estimation in people's hearts should decrease; for I am content to be anything, so that Christ may be all in all."(W. Want of wisdom? He also explains that John the Baptist sometimes spoke the words of God, while Jesus Christ always spoke the words of God. (Numbers 23:19).4. The lover of mankind is comforted by the thought that the increase of Christ will exterminate the rampant miseries over which he groans.III. Prayer.III. John was not thinking of himself —1. "Behold the Lamb of God" now took the place of "Repent." (3) Did He fail to give Canaan to Abraham's seed, although Egypt and five centuries lay between the promise and the fulfilment?2. Mar. At first a few persons meeting in an upper room, now in millions and still there is room. As a friend of the Bridegroom, the Bridegroom's voice was to him the sweetest music.I. Its members and its ministers die; but others are baptised for the dead and fill up their vacant seats in the spiritual house.(J. (1) God has abolished a partial dispensation and established one suitable to all mankind. Ask the fires in which its enemies have endeavored to burn it. Scripture: John 3:1–10. The issue of the great contest between Christ and Satan is not uncertain. Not by miracles.2. The secret of true greatness: humility before Christ.2. Surely we greatly need to decrease in self-esteem, in pride, in carnality, in all that tends to hinder us in our Christian life, and bring dishonour on our Christian profession. EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials; Sermons: "Where Meek Souls Will Receive Him Still," Darrik Acre, Preacher's Magazine, 2005. B. To Isaiah (Isaiah 2:2; 40:5; 11:9). When we take into account the marvellous progress already made, we can see that "Christ shall see the travail of his soul," etc. The real progress is much greater than the seeming progress. THIS GREAT MORAL REVOLUTION WILL BE ACCOMPLISHED BY ORDINARY MEANS OF HUMAN INSTRUMENTALITY UNDER THE BLESSING OF THE DIVINE SPIRIT.1. To Malachi (Malachi 1:11). Ask the fires in which its enemies have endeavored to burn it. Increase will be promoted by —1. About this there is a glorious indefiniteness. With this increase the circle of those enjoying happiness will extend.2. D. Griffin, D. D.)The increase of ChristJ. For what Divine design has failed? D. Griffin, D. D.I. So it is with the Church of God. He did his own work in his own generation, and then passed away. Ask Romanism. IV. All this is to decrease, and finally — although not entirely until he has put off the body of this death — to disappear. Failure in this is impossible. So when, and as soon as the day begins to spring, the light of the moon fades and is invisible, and all eyes which were turned to it, and delighted in it, are now at once turned to the sun itself, as all men now came to Christ to be baptized, who before delighted and were satisfied to be baptized with John's baptism.(S. H. Holford, M. Baxendale. — beginning with water turned into wine and culminating at the Resurrection.II. We are to decrease in having self as the all-engrossing object. Labour diligently.3. As a friend of the Bridegroom, the Bridegroom's voice was to him the sweetest music.I. A. James.I. After Christ's entrance, there was nothing for John but to point to him. A. Failure in this is impossible. "Truly," said the other, "they are greatly to blame who leave you and come to me. Let the manger, the cross, and the open tomb say whether He failed. A strong confirmation of the Baptist's saying.(G. Is the Bible a power? H. Holford, M. trees are felled in the spring! But there is also a sense in which the believer in Christ, who is rejoicing in his Lord, and in the full salvation he has secured, can join in these words of the Baptist, "I must decrease." Living In God's Abundance. (1)The introduction of a system adapted to the wants of the whole race. (1) When our first parents sinned, He promised a Deliverer. Well, then, might John the Baptist affirm, "He must increase," when he foresaw that His shameful death would be followed by so glorious a resurrection.4. Ask Mohammedanism why it fears the Bible? I. His lofty contentment (ver. LET ME PROCEED TO LAY BEFORE YOU SOME CONSIDERATIONS WHICH MAY CONFIRM OUR FAITH IN THE ASSURED EXPECTATION THAT HE MUST INCREASE.1. To what is not human love, imperfect as it is not equal? Durham, a father of the Scottish Church was walking one Sabbath to his place of worship with a much admired young minister who was to officiate in one adjoining. New hopes and desires are to have fuller power over us; the great motive of the love of Christ is to have its place, constraining, compelling, drawing. )LinksJohn 3:30 NIVJohn 3:30 NLTJohn 3:30 ESVJohn 3:30 NASBJohn 3:30 KJVJohn 3:30 Bible AppsJohn 3:30 ParallelJohn 3:30 Biblia ParalelaJohn 3:30 Chinese BibleJohn 3:30 French BibleJohn 3:30 German BibleJohn 3:30 CommentariesBible Hub. Humanity needs Christ, and Christ is adapted to humanity. A. crease."II. Chambers, LL. He is also perfect man, without spot or imperfection, but it was in His office of Mediator, and in the glories of His mediatorial kingdom, that the Saviour was capable of increase. Ryland, D. D.I. He has commissioned His Son to destroy the works of the devil, and to fill the world with His glory (Isaiah 9:7; Psalm 2:7, 8; Philippians 2:10). II. Want of power? 3. LET ME PROCEED TO LAY BEFORE YOU SOME CONSIDERATIONS WHICH MAY CONFIRM OUR FAITH IN THE ASSURED EXPECTATION THAT HE MUST INCREASE.1. James. (2) Did He fail when He threatened the Flood? Baxendale. While the writings of Porphyry, Julian, Hume, Voltaire, are lost or forgotten, where is the Bible? The insignificance of human glory compared with that of Christ.3. Leaves fall in autumn! 34). James. We are to decrease in having self as the all-engrossing object. John 3:30 says, "He must increase, but I must decrease." Many things render this probable. Through faith in a crucified, yet risen and ascended Saviour, His people also shall prevail, yea, and be made more than conquerors through Him that loved them; and then as one nation after another has been brought into professed subjection to Christ, and as soul after soul has been rescued from Satan and brought into the glorious liberty of the children of God, we see the fulfilment of the words, "He must in. (2) Did He fail when He threatened the Flood? By organised advance upon the strongholds of darkness.(A. Prayer.III. Ryland, D. D.)Christ's increase, and our decreaseJ. The Baptist isn’t upset that his followers are dwindling, while Jesus … Yes, there is the carnal self, that which is of the earth, earthy — the old man, the old nature — which still retains so much of power, even in the regene rate, that which the believer desires daily to crucify, the flesh with its affections and lusts. We have already noticed, that in a high and important sense, the increase of Christ is the increase of His people — they are concerned in the triumphs of His grace, and are to share His glory. The Holy Scriptures. "Not so, dear brother," replied Mr. Durham; "for a minister can receive no such honour and success in his ministry except it be given him from heaven. Durham, a father of the Scottish Church was walking one Sabbath to his place of worship with a much admired young minister who was to officiate in one adjoining. We should pray earnestly.2. 27, cf. J. W. Buxton, M. A.I. When we take into account the marvellous progress already made, we can see that "Christ shall see the travail of his soul," etc. We can put no limit to the growth of holy intelligencies.3. Increase will be promoted by —1. Multitudes were thronging into the one, and only a few into the other. So when, and as soon as the day begins to spring, the light of the moon fades and is invisible, and all eyes which were turned to it, and delighted in it, are now at once turned to the sun itself, as all men now came to Christ to be baptized, who before delighted and were satisfied to be baptized with John's baptism.(S. "I MUST DECREASE." To Daniel (Daniel 7:13,14,27). )John was one of God's nobility. In addition to the MLJ Trust’s collection of 1,600 of these sermons in audio format, most of these great sermon series are available in book form (including a 14 volume collection of the Romans sermons), as are other series such as "Spiritual Depression", "Studies in the Sermon on the Mount" and "Great Biblical Doctrines". but the next vernal season renews the foliage. THE ULTIMATE CONVERSION OF THE WORLD TO CHRIST IS A MATTER OF INDUBITABLE CERTAINTY.1. AN IRREFRAGABLE TRUTH.1. J. W. Buxton, M. "I MUST DECREASE." III. UPCOMING WEEKS In addition to the lectionary resources there are thousands of non-lectionary, scripture based resources... Signup for FREE! The pathway to renown: to efface one's self for the sake of Christ.(T. In one sense the words do not apply. The secret of true greatness: humility before Christ.2. l, It was announced, that "He must increase"; and, lo! If so; owing to what? )Spiritual increaseH. )John was one of God's nobility. So much so, that the two must coalesce. Not by a Millennial dispensation.3. Bosanquet. l, It was announced, that "He must increase"; and, lo! James. But now the purchase of redemption has been completed, what shall prevent the Saviour from receiving His full reward (John 12:23, 24)?3. Ceasing to serve in a way that draws great public attention, he yet goes on with real service just as much. The commanding proof of this is his state of heart and his conduct relative to the Messiah. trees are felled in the spring! (3)The amazing apparatus of the Gospel.2. B. 34).4. LET ME PROCEED TO LAY BEFORE YOU SOME CONSIDERATIONS WHICH MAY CONFIRM OUR FAITH IN THE ASSURED EXPECTATION THAT HE MUST INCREASE.1. "Truly," said the other, "they are greatly to blame who leave you and come to me. He had his time of increase - disciples increasing, influence increasing, name more widely known; and then Jesus comes on the scene, and there is no room for Jesus and John together. "Behold the Lamb of God" now took the place of "Repent." — beginning with water turned into wine and culminating at the Resurrection.II. Because the power of priestcraft dies in its presence, and the chains of superstition are sundered. James., S. R. Bosanquet.It is a humbling lesson to human vanity and tends to cheek the growth of self-importance to consider how well the world will go on when we are laid in the dust and no longer partake in the direction of its affairs. A great part of Scripture consists of promises of the increase of the Messiah's kingdom, and it is evident that the season of their chief accomplishment is yet future (see Isaiah 40., 60.). in the midst of poverty and reproach, of apparent weakness, and of cruel sufferings, Jesus exhibited an increasing display of Godlike fortitude and resolution; of spotless purity and rectitude; of infinite zeal for His Father's honour; and of the riches of grace and compassion for wretched ruined man.2. )Self abnegationW. In this sermon on John 3:30, Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones preaches from the part of this gospel where John the Baptist says, “He must increase, but I must decrease.” He speaks of what it means to be baptized by the Holy Ghost, which is mentioned throughout the book of John. His message was soon given, and then he could only begin over again. Ask the fires in which its enemies have endeavored to burn it. Prayer.III. Some Christians cannot see this as they look on hindrances, corrupt institutions, depraved customs, false systems, inert and inconsistent Christians; but Christ must increase.3. "I MUST DECREASE." Dr. Lloyd-Jones preaches that the baptism of the Holy Spirit is one that awakens a believer into joy and evangelism and out of despair and loneliness. We are persuaded, therefore, that He must increase, because He hath all power to overcome every enemy that opposeth His blessed reign.3. As subject to the law of decay and death. This is true of CHRISTIANS. New hopes and desires are to have fuller power over us; the great motive of the love of Christ is to have its place, constraining, compelling, drawing. AMONG THE MEANS MISSIONARY SOCIETIES HOLD A HIGH AND DISTINGUISHED PLACE — not excluding individual efforts.(J. THIS GREAT MORAL REVOLUTION WILL BE ACCOMPLISHED BY ORDINARY MEANS OF HUMAN INSTRUMENTALITY UNDER THE BLESSING OF THE DIVINE SPIRIT.1. The pathway to renown: to efface one's self for the sake of Christ.(T. "Not so, dear brother," replied Mr. Durham; "for a minister can receive no such honour and success in his ministry except it be given him from heaven. Look at once famous empires, and compare them with the condition of countries in which Christ has increase. )The increase of ChristE. Not by miracles.2. Swearing by human teachers and authorities is a miserable business. THE ULTIMATE CONVERSION OF THE WORLD TO CHRIST IS A MATTER OF INDUBITABLE CERTAINTY.1. J. W. Buxton, M. Give liberally.(E. Resting, then, on the promises of a God omniscient, almighty, faithful, the Church may bid defiance to all her enemies (Isaiah 8:9, 10).II. He is also perfect man, without spot or imperfection, but it was in His office of Mediator, and in the glories of His mediatorial kingdom, that the Saviour was capable of increase. trees are felled in the spring! On these transactions all the future increase of His kingdom absolutely depended. With this increase the circle of those enjoying happiness will extend.2. H. Holford, M. A.I. (J. Because this is the design of God the Father. GEMS Sunday. His cheerful resignation (ver. 10 3:30 Some interpreters hold that the quotation continues through verse 36; Related Sermons See all sermons on John « John 2 | John 4 » Scripture taken from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. John can only begin; Jesus must finish. Can a man inflamed with love to God fail to be grieved as he views the idolatry of the heathen and the sins of nominal Christendom? Preaching.2. 2. A DIRECTORY OF DUTY.1. 4. But this force is the love of God, making, redeeming, and preparing heaven for man. The advance of Christianity is undoubted, although it has receded in certain places.5. The popularity of Jesus perplexed and annoyed John's disciples, but it made him profoundly glad. (2)The known kindness of Jehovah. Yes, there is the carnal self, that which is of the earth, earthy — the old man, the old nature — which still retains so much of power, even in the regene rate, that which the believer desires daily to crucify, the flesh with its affections and lusts. J. W. Buxton, M. A.I. But we have stronger grounds — the plain and unequivocal promises of God — and are therefore firmly persuaded. B. (Numbers 23:19).4. Let the manger, the cross, and the open tomb say whether He failed. James. But that his authority and influence as the forerunner, or a religious reformer, would of necessity be taken up and absorbed by the higher authority and influence of the Messiah. So when, and as soon as the day begins to spring, the light of the moon fades and is invisible, and all eyes which were turned to it, and delighted in it, are now at once turned to the sun itself, as all men now came to Christ to be baptized, who before delighted and were satisfied to be baptized with John's baptism.(S. I rejoice that Christ is preached, and that His kingdom and interests are gaining ground, though my estimation in people's hearts should decrease; for I am content to be anything, so that Christ may be all in all."(W. The pathway to renown: to efface one's self for the sake of Christ.(T. 1. The Holy Scriptures. To Malachi (Malachi 1:11). "Truly," said the other, "they are greatly to blame who leave you and come to me. On these transactions all the future increase of His kingdom absolutely depended. Wherever there is light. Social elevation. The pathway to renown: to efface one's self for the sake of Christ. This is true of CHRIST HIMSELF — take His miracles, e.g. )Self abnegationW. Because the Koran, when it comes in contact with it, loses its power. Baxendale.Mr. James. LET ME PROCEED TO LAY BEFORE YOU SOME CONSIDERATIONS WHICH MAY CONFIRM OUR FAITH IN THE ASSURED EXPECTATION THAT HE MUST INCREASE.1. John 3:25-30 For a person to be humble, he has to understand and fully accept the realization that came from John's innermost being. The advance of Christianity is undoubted, although it has receded in certain places. )The increase of ChristE. James. B., G. Cross.I. At first a few persons meeting in an upper room, now in millions and still there is room. Increase will be promoted by —1. All this is to decrease, and finally — although not entirely until he has put off the body of this death — to disappear. This is true of CHRIST HIMSELF — take His miracles, e.g. Ryland, D. D.I. Not by miracles.2. This is true of His CHURCH. 3. 1. (2) Christ has made by His atonement a satisfaction for the sins of all. New hopes and desires are to have fuller power over us; the great motive of the love of Christ is to have its place, constraining, compelling, drawing. John's work was soon done. Ask Romanism. B. THIS GREAT MORAL REVOLUTION WILL BE ACCOMPLISHED BY ORDINARY MEANS OF HUMAN INSTRUMENTALITY UNDER THE BLESSING OF THE DIVINE SPIRIT. )The certain increase of the glory and kingdom of JesusJ. So when, and as soon as the day begins to spring, the light of the moon fades and is invisible, and all eyes which were turned to it, and delighted in it, are now at once turned to the sun itself, as all men now came to Christ to be baptized, who before delighted and were satisfied to be baptized with John's baptism.(S. R. R. Multitudes were thronging into the one, and only a few into the other. Prayer.III. He must increase, for the decrees of heaven ascertain the great event.4. All this is to decrease, and finally — although not entirely until he has put off the body of this death — to disappear. "Not so, dear brother," replied Mr. Durham; "for a minister can receive no such honour and success in his ministry except it be given him from heaven. 31-36). New hopes and desires are to have fuller power over us; the great motive of the love of Christ is to have its place, constraining, compelling, drawing. This is the calling of all Christians. Examine the experience of all who have fully embraced Christ. 3. Surely we greatly need to decrease in self-esteem, in pride, in carnality, in all that tends to hinder us in our Christian life, and bring dishonour on our Christian profession. His supreme Divinity, implied in what has already been said and in His Sonship.5. We conclude that Jesus must increase, since this world and all others were "made by Him, and for Him."(J. We are persuaded, therefore, that He must increase, because He hath all power to overcome every enemy that opposeth His blessed reign. Chambers, LL. At first a few persons meeting in an upper room, now in millions and still there is room. One of the conditions of Christ's increase in the heart is to contribute to His increase in the world. And how much more did the transactions of Pentecost justify this blessed prediction.II. The real progress is much greater than the seeming progress. Yes, there is the carnal self, that which is of the earth, earthy — the old man, the old nature — which still retains so much of power, even in the regene rate, that which the believer desires daily to crucify, the flesh with its affections and lusts. John 3:30 "He must increase, but I must decrease (NASB: Lockman) Greek: ekeinon dei auxanein , eme de elattousthai. That Christ must still increase would appear probable even though we had no express assurances of it. But there is also a sense in which the believer in Christ, who is rejoicing in his Lord, and in the full salvation he has secured, can join in these words of the Baptist, "I must decrease." Read More. This truth is no less effectual to heal those wounds which proceed from love to the Saviour as it contemplates His present wide-spread rejection. B. The insignificance of human glory compared with that of Christ.3. We are to decrease in having self as the all-engrossing object. 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