A couple of weeks ago we studied a bold pronouncement of Christ, "I AM the light." This Sunday in chapter 9 of his gospel John tells us of a man born blind who was healed by our savior, from Christ's healing touch he saw the light. From this passage sparks a wealth of religious discussion. Why are some born with physical ailments? Why is there evil in the world? Why do people have to suffer?
In regards to John 9:3, JC Ryle teaches that "A deep and instructive principle lies in these words. They surely throw some light on that great question, - the origin of evil. God has thought fit to allow evil to exist in order that He may have a platform for showing His mercy, grace and compassion. If man had never fallen, there would have been no opportunity of showing divine mercy. But by permitting evil, mysterious as it seems, God's works of grace, mercy and wisdom in saving sinners have been wonderfully manifested to all His creatures. The redeeming of the Church of elect sinners is the means of 'showing to principalities and powers the manifold wisdom of God,' (Eph 3:10). Without the fall we should have known nothing of the cross and the Gospel."
If you missed last week's incredible confrontation between Jesus and the "believing" Jews then simply click below to catch up!
Part 25 - BTW, Your Father Is The Devil... (John 8:31-59)
Join us Sunday as we continue through this incredible Gospel!
Cody Parman