Life to the Full… John 10:10

John 10:10 

Life to the full...

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What does Jesus mean when He promises life to the fullest?

What Jesus doesn’t mean:

Prosperity Gospel Key: Faith is only faith when it . 

Prosperity gospel Key: If you don’t receive the problem is

Kenneth Copeland and His Toys: https://youtu.be/9LtF34MrsfI

https://youtu.be/UWt5PJhCmmg 

Prosperity gospel preachers are thieves and robbers who prey on the and …

To say or suggest that Jesus died for you so that you could be prosperous in the eyes of the world is nothing short of !

Prosperity Gospel Lite

Suggests that Jesus to fix or address your current problem or situation 

Example: If you come to Jesus, you don’t have to be lonely anymore. 

 “We see it [the prosperity gospel lite]  in action when our response to suffering or trials is one of shock or outrage. Our health crumbles, our finances collapse, ministry doesn’t go the way we think it should, our loved one struggles with something we never predicted. These things happen and we respond with astonishment and are shaken in our faith because we thought that our trust in the Lord and obedience should not have resulted in trials or hardships.” Tom Schmidt

What is Jesus communicating in John 10:10

A. We are to against False Teachers Earnestly! 

The “thief” in this passage is not the

John Calvin says that people fall under the influence of false teachers because they “don’t sufficiently dread or against so many false teachers.” 

The false teacher exploits the sheep and is not concerned about their ! 

People that have been do not believe they have been deceived. 

B. Embrace the Good Shepherd Continually! 

Jesus says, “I came” — there is good shepherd, and this is Jesus! 

1 Peter 5:1-4

Jesus puts Pastors and elders in our lives to c point us to (the true shepherd). 

C. The Life Jesus Gives Increases Endlessly!

Abundantly: a mathematical term meaning

Matthew 14:20

Jesus is saying that the Christian life is endless and satisfaction!

Life in the Good Shepherd’s pasture keeps getting better because, over time, we become more and more content as sheep in His pasture and satisfied by His endless love and protection.