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James Montgomery Boice · Citado em PreceptAustin
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Boice commenting that " Abundant life isn’t an especially long life. Abundant life isn’t an easy, comfortable life.Abundant life is a life of satisfaction and contentment in Jesus." ESV Study Bible - Jesus’ promise of abundant life, which begins already in the here and now, brings to mind OT prophecies about abundant blessing (e.g., Ezek. 34:12-15, 25-31). Jesus calls his followers, not to a dour, lifeless, miserable existence that squashes human potential, but to a rich, full, joyful life, one overflowing with meaningful activities (ED: His work in us! Eph 2:10+) under the personal favor and blessing of God and in continual fellowship with his people. (Borrow ESV Study Bible) Charles Swindoll on life...abundantly - People in the West (especially the false prophets of the “Word of Faith” movement) interpret “abundance” to mean prosperity, an abundance of money and possessions, creature comforts, a fat wallet, a prestigious job, the nicest house in town, and the sleekest car in the driveway. Yet I see no indication that Jesus offered His followers anything by way of material wealth. No stack of shekels. No pension. No insurance coverage. Not even a guarantee of safety. In fact, He promised them quite the opposite (Luke 9:22-25). Jesus was not preaching against wealth, per se. As far as Jesus was concerned, money and possessions are morally neutral and have no relation whatsoever to the new kingdom, except that they might distract us from what He considers important. So if abundance is not cash, possessions, or comfort, what is it? Given that Jesus’ inner circle of followers suffered persecution and died as martyrs, what kind of abundance did they receive? The abundance Jesus offers is a spiritual abundance that transcends circumstances like income, health, living conditions, and even death. The abundant life is life that never ends, yet we don’t have to wait until the end of our physical life to receive this abundance and to enjoy it. Abundant life includes peace, purpose, destiny, a genuine purpose for living, the joy of facing any adversity—including the grave—without fear, and the ability to endure hardship with confident assurance. (Insights on John - Google Book) (See also Jesus: The Greatest Life of All) Joseph Stowell - Jesus was saying that salvation would result in more than a change of position—it is a change of experience! The Christian life is a rich life in which we are meant to experience joy, peace, love, and purpose. The abundant life in Christ begins with a close communion and fellowship with the living God and the living Christ. (Strength for Today) Jesus not only gave His life FOR us, but He gives His life TO us right now! -- Warren Wiersbe Brian Bell on life...abundantly (perissos) - Notice that the sheep go in and go out and “find pasture.” As we learned two weeks ago, the hunger of the human soul can only be satisfied by the Bread of Life. Are you feeding upon Him daily? Did you know that sheep won’t settle down until their needs are met? Since the Lord is my shepherd I will not lack anything that is really necessary and good for me. Friend, if Jesus is your shepherd, everything else is secondary. One of the best definitions of contentment I’ve ever heard is this: Contentment is not having everything you want. Contentment is wanting everything you have. If the Lord is your shepherd, you have everything you need. You only are true Life, To know You is to live The more abundant life That earth can never give. —Clarkson
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Boice adds “In Jerome’s version, Jesus seems to be saying that there is only one organization, and the obvious deduction was that there could therefore be no salvation outside the formal organization of the Roman Church. This became official Roman teaching.” (BORROW The Gospel of John : an expositional commentary. Volume 3, John 9:1-12:50, page 116) C H