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NASB | John 6:29 Jesus answered and said to them, "This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He has sent." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | John 6:29 Jesus answered, "This is the work of God: that you believe [adhere to, trust in, rely on, and have faith] in the One whom He has sent." |
Subject: Our authority in His name? |
Bible Note: Hello Alex, I'll be happy to. I think it important to consider the meaning of Christ's words, "and greater works than these he will do". If we consider the great works He had already done, i.e. raising the dead, healing the sick, restoring sight, etc, what can He mean? What greater works are there? Only further 'sign gifts"? Again, the purpose of the gifts was to authenticate His ministry! These are, "because I go the My Father". Christ was limited while on earth, but now that he has ascended the Holy Spirit, "the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father, he will testify of Me: (John 15:25) What greater "works" are there than the salvation of many souls, via the indwelling of the Holy Spirit? I believe He refers to the complete work of redemption. I'll check my exposition notes, to see if I can clarify a bit better. I hope this helps, BradK |