He Must Increase, I Must Decrease

Behold the Lamb of God - Message 6 - He Must Increase, I must Decrease - John 3:22-26

Outline:

I. Gospel Work – vs. 22-24
A. The Great Commission – Matt. 28:19-20
B. The Work of Conversion – “turn” – Ezek. 18:32; 33:11
C. Believe – Acts 16:31; Rom. 10:8-10

II. Gospel Jealousy – vs. 25-26
A. John’s Popularity – Matt. 3:5; Mark 6:20
B. Jesus’ Followers Increase – Matt. 4:25; 8:1

III. Gospel Joy – vs. 27-29
A. Sovereign Supply – Matt. 16:17; Acts 16:14; 1 Cor. 4:7; 2 Cor. 10:12
B. Size and Significance – Zech. 4:9-10; Haggai 2:3-9
C. Self-Awareness (it’s not about me) – John 15:5; Rom. 12:3
D. Serving the Groom (it’s not my wedding) – Rom. 3:9; Phil. 2:3

IV. Gospel Growth – vs. 30
A. Greater, Less – Psa. 34:3 (William Carey Quote)
B. Humility before God; Boldness before Men – Num. 12:3; Exodus 8:1
C. Die to Self and Live to God – John 12:25; 1 Peter 3:10-11

V. Gospel Truth – vs. 31-36
A. Christ Reveals God to Us
B. What Makes a Good Witness? (vs. 31-35)
C. The Gospel Imperative – Believe! (vs. 36)