4. John did not go into details as to the amount and manner. 1. We can put no limit to the growth of holy intelligencies.3. He must increase, but I must decrease.” (ESV). The insignificance of human glory compared with that of Christ. But by the preaching of the gospel.III. I. Yes, there is the carnal self, that which is of the earth, earthy — the old man, the old nature — which still retains so much of power, even in the regene rate, that which the believer desires daily to crucify, the flesh with its affections and lusts. Preaching.2. The leaven must go working on. All that the Gospel wants is a fair chance; and this it will eventually secure for itself.4. So it is with the Church of God. Ask Mohammedanism why it fears the Bible? If so; owing to what? (1)The introduction of a system adapted to the wants of the whole race. His absolute unselfishness (ver. 34). 1. 3. Swearing by human teachers and authorities is a miserable business. National advancement. (Numbers 23:19).4. 35); His subjects (Psalm 8:6; 1 Corinthians 15:24-28; Ephesians 1:22; Hebrews 2:8). Living In God's Abundance. He has commissioned His Son to destroy the works of the devil, and to fill the world with His glory (Isaiah 9:7; Psalm 2:7, 8; Philippians 2:10). All this is to decrease, and finally — although not entirely until he has put off the body of this death — to disappear. "He must reign," etc.2. He can never have too much authority, never be too much spoken about. The secret of true greatness: humility before Christ.2. Let the manger, the cross, and the open tomb say whether He failed. Bosanquet. But now the purchase of redemption has been completed, what shall prevent the Saviour from receiving His full reward (John 12:23, 24)?3. "I MUST DECREASE." I rejoice that Christ is preached, and that His kingdom and interests are gaining ground, though my estimation in people's hearts should decrease; for I am content to be anything, so that Christ may be all in all."(W. He is also perfect man, without spot or imperfection, but it was in His office of Mediator, and in the glories of His mediatorial kingdom, that the Saviour was capable of increase. He is also perfect man, without spot or imperfection, but it was in His office of Mediator, and in the glories of His mediatorial kingdom, that the Saviour was capable of increase. All he says is that it was a moral necessity.1. (2)The known kindness of Jehovah. We must grow in grace.(H. Another age replaces the veteran oak removed by the axe or the tempest, and the forest still presents its broad expanse and deep shade to the eye of the traveller. This is true of His CHURCH. And how much more did the transactions of Pentecost justify this blessed prediction.II. — beginning with water turned into wine and culminating at the Resurrection.II. In one sense the words do not apply. D. Griffin, D. D.I. Because the forces employed are adequate. On these transactions all the future increase of His kingdom absolutely depended. Leaves fall in autumn! James. As subject to the law of decay and death. … But we have stronger grounds — the plain and unequivocal promises of God — and are therefore firmly persuaded. "Brother," said he to his young friend, "you will have a crowded church to-day." A great part of Scripture consists of promises of the increase of the Messiah's kingdom, and it is evident that the season of their chief accomplishment is yet future (see Isaiah 40., 60.).5. A. James.I. The atmosphere of certain countries has become impregnated with Christian elements, and their inhabitants cannot help breathing it.6. III. The prophecies render it certain.II. Christ was deeply impressed with his intellectual, moral, and even professional greatness. I see two … The day never came when Jesus had to look upon some successor to himself and say, "He must increase, and I must decrease." but the next vernal season renews the foliage. This is true of His CHURCH. The historical appearing cannot be explained on natural principles. A DIRECTORY OF DUTY.1. )The certain increase of the glory and kingdom of JesusJ. I rejoice that Christ is preached, and that His kingdom and interests are gaining ground, though my estimation in people's hearts should decrease; for I am content to be anything, so that Christ may be all in all."(W. But we have stronger grounds — the plain and unequivocal promises of God — and are therefore firmly persuaded. Opportunities of usefulness, and of actively working for God, may also be diminished, and in failing strength and energies the Christian reads the words, "I must decrease." -- John 3:30. (2) Did He fail when He threatened the Flood? All he says is that it was a moral necessity.1. Some Christians cannot see this as they look on hindrances, corrupt institutions, depraved customs, false systems, inert and inconsistent Christians; but Christ must increase.3. The issue of the great contest between Christ and Satan is not uncertain. As being held in lesser esteem in the future. As being held in lesser esteem in the future. Cross. Christ was deeply impressed with his intellectual, moral, and even professional greatness. The popularity of Jesus perplexed and annoyed John's disciples, but it made him profoundly glad. THIS GREAT MORAL REVOLUTION WILL BE ACCOMPLISHED BY ORDINARY MEANS OF HUMAN INSTRUMENTALITY UNDER THE BLESSING OF THE DIVINE SPIRIT.1. Well, then, might John the Baptist affirm, "He must increase," when he foresaw that His shameful death would be followed by so glorious a resurrection.4. — beginning with water turned into wine and culminating at the Resurrection.II. Ceasing to serve in a way that draws great public attention, he yet goes on with real service just as much. John the Baptist, the witness of Jesus Christ, is justly figured by the moon, which is called the faithful witness in heaven; being the witness to the sun's existence, and of his future coming, whereas it is not yet seen, because it shines by a borrowed light, and except for the sun's existence and original light, it would not itself shine, and would be as nothing. but the next vernal season renews the foliage. D. Griffin, D. D.)The increase of ChristJ. 27, cf. This is the spirit of true humility … John has no … Is the Bible a power? — beginning with water turned into wine and culminating at the Resurrection.II. His twofold work.(1)Salvation.(2)Condemnation.Lessons:1. The dignity of ministerial service: that of acting as Christ's friend.4. (1) When our first parents sinned, He promised a Deliverer. Multitudes were thronging into the one, and only a few into the other. Another age replaces the veteran oak removed by the axe or the tempest, and the forest still presents its broad expanse and deep shade to the eye of the traveller. A. AN IRREFRAGABLE TRUTH.1. A great part of Scripture consists of promises of the increase of the Messiah's kingdom, and it is evident that the season of their chief accomplishment is yet future (see Isaiah 40., 60.).5. )Great workers must be content to die and be replaced by othersJ. II. (3) Therefore we naturally believe and hope and desire that the tidings of salvation will be carried to all for whom He was given.2. But we have stronger grounds — the plain and unequivocal promises of God — and are therefore firmly persuaded. Opportunities of usefulness, and of actively working for God, may also be diminished, and in failing strength and energies the Christian reads the words, "I must decrease." (2) Christ has made by His atonement a satisfaction for the sins of all. The Saviour is God, very God of very God, and there can be no increase to that which is already infinite. D. Griffin, D. D.I. A. )John was one of God's nobility. He must increase, for the decrees of heaven ascertain the great event. A. Baxendale.Mr. John the Baptist, the witness of Jesus Christ, is justly figured by the moon, which is called the faithful witness in heaven; being the witness to the sun's existence, and of his future coming, whereas it is not yet seen, because it shines by a borrowed light, and except for the sun's existence and original light, it would not itself shine, and would be as nothing. "I MUST DECREASE." If he had not been a man ready to say it, he would never have got the chance of saying it. Increase will be promoted by —1. To Daniel (Daniel 7:13,14,27). All this is to decrease, and finally — although not entirely until he has put off the body of this death — to disappear. We are to decrease in having self as the all-engrossing object. A. But this force is the love of God, making, redeeming, and preparing heaven for man. It would have been a serious thing for John as a sinner and as a forerunner had this not been the case. THIS GREAT MORAL REVOLUTION WILL BE ACCOMPLISHED BY ORDINARY MEANS OF HUMAN INSTRUMENTALITY UNDER THE BLESSING OF THE DIVINE SPIRIT.1. This is true of CHRIST HIMSELF — take His miracles, e.g. Ask Romanism. Baxendale.Mr. Can a man inflamed with love to God fail to be grieved as he views the idolatry of the heathen and the sins of nominal Christendom? The greatness and glory of His work was to be manifested; the love which promoted, and the wisdom which carried out, the wondrous plan of salvation, were to be revealed, and fresh conquests to be achieved. This truth is no less effectual to heal those wounds which proceed from love to the Saviour as it contemplates His present wide-spread rejection.3. )The certain increase of the glory and kingdom of JesusJ. Is the Bible a power? trees are felled in the spring! Give liberally.(E. Not that God will ever compel men. As subject to the law of decay and death. His mind can find no rest but in the assurance of the increase of Christ.2. His universal sovereignty "above all" — all persons, all things — in the dignity of His person, the elevation of His character, the vastness of His power, the absoluteness of His authority and sway. Well, then, might John the Baptist affirm, "He must increase," when he foresaw that His shameful death would be followed by so glorious a resurrection.4. THE ULTIMATE CONVERSION OF THE WORLD TO CHRIST IS A MATTER OF INDUBITABLE CERTAINTY.1. Many have prayed to be baptized by the Spirit, but God has only chosen to give it to some. Baxendale. On these transactions all the future increase of His kingdom absolutely depended. We are to decrease in having self as the all-engrossing object. AMONG THE MEANS MISSIONARY SOCIETIES HOLD A HIGH AND DISTINGUISHED PLACE — not excluding individual efforts.(J. The lover of mankind is comforted by the thought that the increase of Christ will exterminate the rampant miseries over which he groans.III. A. This is true of CHRISTIANS. Ask Mohammedanism why it fears the Bible? )John here figures himself by the moon, whose light wanes and decreases when the month is drawing to a close, and when the morning light of the sun begins to break forth; and he figures Jesus Christ by the sun, which is to eclipse and destroy his brightness. New hopes and desires are to have fuller power over us; the great motive of the love of Christ is to have its place, constraining, compelling, drawing. Well, then, might John the Baptist affirm, "He must increase," when he foresaw that His shameful death would be followed by so glorious a resurrection.4. J. W. Buxton, M. Well, then, might John the Baptist affirm, "He must increase," when he foresaw that His shameful death would be followed by so glorious a resurrection.4. On these transactions all the future increase of His kingdom absolutely depended. The increase of Christ subdues the savage in man's breast, make marriage honourable, child-life happy, elevates woman, liberates the slave, provides refuges for the homeless, etc.3. His path shone more and more unto the perfect day. He is also perfect man, without spot or imperfection, but it was in His office of Mediator, and in the glories of His mediatorial kingdom, that the Saviour was capable of increase. 4. We must grow in grace.(H. These, with their adjuncts, are adequate to the consummation of the text.II. About this there is a glorious indefiniteness. Labour diligently.3. Social elevation. (1) God has abolished a partial dispensation and established one suitable to all mankind. The work of Christ, indeed, will not suffer.(J. And how much more did the transactions of Pentecost justify this blessed prediction.II. But this force is the love of God, making, redeeming, and preparing heaven for man. B. A. We can put no limit to the growth of holy intelligencies.3. Bosanquet. Surely we greatly need to decrease in self-esteem, in pride, in carnality, in all that tends to hinder us in our Christian life, and bring dishonour on our Christian profession. Bosanquet. H. Holford, M. Individual felicity. On these transactions all the future increase of His kingdom absolutely depended. This is true of CHRIST HIMSELF — take His miracles, e.g. )Spiritual increaseH. He is also perfect man, without spot or imperfection, but it was in His office of Mediator, and in the glories of His mediatorial kingdom, that the Saviour was capable of increase. John has been preparing the way baptizing and calling … We conclude that Jesus must increase, since this world and all others were "made by Him, and for Him."(J. I rejoice that Christ is preached, and that His kingdom and interests are gaining ground, though my estimation in people's hearts should decrease; for I am content to be anything, so that Christ may be all in all."(W. When we take into account the marvellous progress already made, we can see that "Christ shall see the travail of his soul," etc. All that the Gospel wants is a fair chance; and this it will eventually secure for itself.4. R. John 3:22-36 WHY DO WE, IN THE FACE OF UNBELIEF AND ADVERSE CRITICISM, ENDORSE THE ASSERTION THAT CHRIST MUST INCREASE?1. He has commissioned His Son to destroy the works of the devil, and to fill the world with His glory (Isaiah 9:7; Psalm 2:7, 8; Philippians 2:10). but the next vernal season renews the foliage. So when, and as soon as the day begins to spring, the light of the moon fades and is invisible, and all eyes which were turned to it, and delighted in it, are now at once turned to the sun itself, as all men now came to Christ to be baptized, who before delighted and were satisfied to be baptized with John's baptism.(S. (No credit card needed.) John did not go into details as to the amount and manner. Daily, we are to decrease our wills and allow His will to increase until we have no will but His. A. "Behold the Lamb of God" now took the place of "Repent." At first a few persons meeting in an upper room, now in millions and still there is room. "I MUST DECREASE." A good example.3. John 3:14-21. Chambers, LL. "I MUST DECREASE." 1 John 3 ESV Tags 2018 OSU abortion Adam apologetics attributes of God Bible catholicism Christ church Courageous Creation discipline end times evangelism Forgiveness glory gluttony God Gospel Grace Hollywood Holy humility Jesus Joy leadership logic Love Mercy Movies Ohio State Open Air Oracle people power prayer preaching … Not by miracles.2. "Not so, dear brother," replied Mr. Durham; "for a minister can receive no such honour and success in his ministry except it be given him from heaven. As a friend of the Bridegroom, the Bridegroom's voice was to him the sweetest music.I. Want of power? One of the conditions of Christ's increase in the heart is to contribute to His increase in the world.2. But there is also a sense in which the believer in Christ, who is rejoicing in his Lord, and in the full salvation he has secured, can join in these words of the Baptist, "I must decrease." "He must reign," etc.2. in the midst of poverty and reproach, of apparent weakness, and of cruel sufferings, Jesus exhibited an increasing display of Godlike fortitude and resolution; of spotless purity and rectitude; of infinite zeal for His Father's honour; and of the riches of grace and compassion for wretched ruined man.2. We are to decrease in having self as the all-engrossing object. Well, then, might John the Baptist affirm, "He must increase," when he foresaw that His shameful death would be followed by so glorious a resurrection.4. To John (Revelation 14:6; Revelation 11:15).3. A strong confirmation of the Baptist's saying.(G. But by the preaching of the gospel.III. The advance of Christianity is undoubted, although it has receded in certain places.5. Let the manger, the cross, and the open tomb say whether He failed. John 3:30 . Unbridled Freedom. Preaching.2. (2) The Holy Spirit, who has power to convert every sinner upon earth.3. Opportunities of usefulness, and of actively working for God, may also be diminished, and in failing strength and energies the Christian reads the words, "I must decrease." By individual effort and influence (John 1:40-51). 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