The Uniqueness of Jesus’ Words

The Uniqueness of Jesus’ Words – John 7:45-52

The Religious leaders were upset with Jesus because of his actions on the and because he was making himself with God.

Jesus’ death took place about after the events in our text. 

What persuaded the Temple Officers to not arrest Jesus:

“It is dangerous to linger around the Lord Jesus for whatever reason.” ~James Boice

The religious leaders rebuked the Officers and tried to make it seem like they had been . 

The world would like you to think that Christianity is for the and easily . 

What is it that Jesus said that made the Temple Officers say that they had not heard anyone speak like Jesus? 

• Jesus claimed to be sent FROM God
• His life was controlled by God
• He was the remedy to humanities true spiritual need (He is the bread of life)
• Jesus would be a channel whereby his followers would be a blessing to others
• Jesus said that his words were the words of God

John 7:16-17

Jesus was claiming that he was proclaiming the very words of

JI Packer on the Authority of Scriptures: We must speak about the divine origin of Scripture. 

“Christ rules, as Jehovah rule, by the written Word… Those who acknowledge the Lordship of Christ are bound to accept the principle of biblical authority.” ~JI Packer

Jesus’ words and the words of Scripture

The Jesus Seminar — 18% of the sayings attributed to Jesus in the Bible are really His. 16% of the deeds of Jesus attributed to Jesus in the Bible are actually what He did.

The Doctrine of Inspiration

Revelation: God’s self-disclosure of Himself. What we know of God is through Revelation. 

General Revelation: God’s self-disclosure of Himself in creation (All people, all places, all times)

Special or Specific Revelation: God’s self-discloser of Himself in the person of Jesus Christ and Scripture (certain people, Certain places, Certain times).

Implication: Special Revelation does not exist apart from Scripture today. 

2 Timothy 3:16

2 Peter 1:20-21

What does it mean for the Scriptures to be inspired?

Verbal (Very Word) – Plenary (Complete / Whole) Inspiration

The Uniqueness of Jesus’ words: No one else could say “It is Finished” because they have not accomplished what Jesus did.