Tag Archives: John

Transformation Required

Posted on April 8, 2013 by billtonnis

John 3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, “Amen, amen, I say to you, no one can see the kingdom of God without being born from above.” You cannot think your way into the kingdom of God. All the information … Continue reading →

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Blind Faith

Posted on April 2, 2013 by billtonnis

John 20:15-16 Jesus said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping? Whom are you looking for?” She thought it was the gardener and said to him, “Sir, if you carried him away, tell me where you laid him, and I … Continue reading →

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Suffering Servant

Posted on March 28, 2013 by billtonnis

John 13:14-15 If I, therefore, the master and teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash one another’s feet. I have given you a model to follow, so that as I have done for you, you should also do.” … Continue reading →

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Path to Freedom

Posted on March 20, 2013 by billtonnis

John 8:31-32 “If you remain in my word, you will truly be my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” What would you give to be free? What about surrendering your life…all the … Continue reading →

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Always and Forever

Posted on March 19, 2013 by billtonnis

John 8:29 “The one who sent me is with me. He has not left me alone, because I always do what is pleasing to him.” Jesus knew who He was. He came to know this through His close relationship with … Continue reading →

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Way of Life

Posted on January 8, 2013 by billtonnis

1 John 4:9 In this way the love of God was revealed to us: God sent his only Son into the world so that we might have life through him. The bible tells us that God is Love…an incomprehensible…unconditional Love. … Continue reading →

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Come and See

Posted on January 4, 2013 by billtonnis

John 1:38-39 Jesus turned and saw them following him and said to them, “What are you looking for?” They said to him, “Rabbi” (which translated means Teacher), “where are you staying?” He said to them, “Come, and you will see.” … Continue reading →

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The Way to Life

Posted on November 30, 2012 by billtonnis

Matthew 4:21-22 He walked along from there and saw two other brothers, James, the son of Zebedee, and his brother John. They were in a boat, with their father Zebedee, mending their nets. He called them, and immediately they left … Continue reading →

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