In all seven, He combines I AM with tremendous metaphors which express His saving relationship toward the world. They are not of the world, even as I am not of it. Jesus could say the most loving, accepting, and inclusive thing. "Ye are from beneath;" "ye are of this world. The first implication of Christmas, then, is that there is truth—truth that comes from God outside the world and gives the world its meaning, truth that is absolute and unchanging, truth that everyone should seek for and submit to and believe. Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Singular. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.” Jesus Defends His Self-Witness 13 The Pharisees therefore said to Him, “You bear witness of Yourself; Your witness is not [ a]true.” Jesus Predicts His Death. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. John 8:12: Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, "I AM the light of the world. (John 8:26)  I have many things to say and to judge of you: but he (God) that sent me is true; and I speak to the world those things which I have heard of him (God). ... Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left. You are of this world; I am not of this world. John 8:23 Context. From this we know that Jesus is the only way to salvation. I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast given me; for they are thine (John 17:9) . Whoever () follows me will not () walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst." Does the Human Spirit of Christ exist and what distinguishes it from the Spirit of God? Jesus answered: What I have told you from the outset. Jesus said to them, “You’re from below. He said to them, Ye are from beneath; I am from above. 16 They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. Christ was “from above” and “not of this world” because God was his Father (who was from above), and Christ manifested the wisdom and character that were of God or that were divine. You belong to this world; I do not. A primary pronoun of the first person I. Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular. Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, "I am the light of the world. Thanks, The Oneness Of God In Christ (www.theonenessofgod.org), Truth Ministries Apostolic Faith Church Inc. (www.tmafc.org), Copyright © 2010-2020. No, not. “Pay back . They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. Probably from the base of komizo; orderly arrangement, i.e. And Jesus saith unto them, Even the same that I said unto you from the beginning. But Jesus did not want to get sidetracked, diverted from the much more important issue. Knowing that they would be put under tremendous pressure by Satan, Jesus said to his Father: “I request you, not to take them out of the world, but to watch over them because of the wicked one. ( John 8:23) “And he said unto them, Ye are from beneath; I am from above: ye are of this world; I am not of this world.”. Question: "What did Jesus mean when He said, 'I am the Light of the World' (John 8:12)?" He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life." Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.” Jesus Christ, just hours before His crucifixion, is … Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life” (John 8:12). In Him, and in Him only, can their spirits find deliverance from sin, and find the true life; for in Him, and in Him only, the divine and the human meet. We will compare and contrast this with the Old Testament picture of light at creation 3. John 3:13,31 And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from heaven, even the Son of man which is in heaven…. 21 Then said Jesus again unto them, I go my way, and ye shall seek me, and shall die in your sins: whither I go, ye cannot come. (John 15:19) “If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you”, (John 17:14) “I have given them thy word; and the world hath hated them, because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world”, (John 17:16)  “They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.”. . You. John 10:9: "I AM the door. Similarly, in John 17:15 Jesus prayed regarding His disciples, "I do not ask that you take them out of the world, but that you keep them from the evil one." 36 Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence. Understanding Translation and Transliteration, Various Bibles, Dates & Their Evolution Into the Name Jesus, Scriptures That Are True, But Not Literally As Worded, 2. Demonstrative Pronoun - Genitive Masculine Singular. It is Jesus' teaching that His church in this world is not yet perfected and will not be until the harvest at the end of the world. The idea of a pure manifestation of the church in this world, consisting of true believers only, is … The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. –John 14:6. Frequently asked Questions About Jesus, 3. Jesus teaches moreover that this is God's will (Matthew 13:30). In John 18:26 Jesus described His kingdom as being “not of this world” when He was being interrogated by Pontius Pilate just before Jesus was crucified. (Jude 1:4), And One Sat On The Throne (Revelation 4:2), The “UNTRUTHFUL” Comparison of God & Jesus, The second man is the Lord from heaven” – 1 Corinthians 15:45-50, Father and Son – The Relationship Between Jesus And God, The Pronunciation History Of Yahweh to Jehovah, The Pronunciation History Of Yahshua to Jesus, God’s Titles; The Titles That Jesus Could Never Be, The Bible’s Concept Of Time – How Individuals Existed Prior To Birth, Man’s Perspective vs. God’s Perspective Of Time, Is One Day A Thousand Years? JOHN 17:14-16 14 “I have given them Your word; and the world has hated them because they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. Frequently asked Questions About Salvation and Heaven, 4. I AM THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD (LIGHT OF LIFE) Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I AM the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life. (a) down, below, also: downwards, (b) lower, under, less, of a length of time. All appear in the book of John. Jesus is not giving ”the world ... but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil. John 17:14-16 I have given them your word and the world has hated them, for they are not of the world any more than I am of the world. Jesus said in John 8:58, “Before Abraham was, I am.” This is a very important verse to Trinitarians because it is one of the places we use to show that Jesus is God. Frequently asked Questions About Creation, 5. It seems that Jesus understood the tension we would experience as Christians living in a hostile ideological environment . He said, “ # The second of the memorable “I am” statements. Frequently asked Questions About Spirits, 6. That is the sense in which Christ’s words are to be understood. Of the earth, their feelings and thoughts and life were of the earth, and, by devotion to things of the earth, they are destroying the spirit made in the image of God, which is within them, and the link between them and heaven. Jesus uttered these words to a group that witnessed an incredible scene. See note 6:35. Don't start worrying. 2. But Jesus committed no blasphemy; He was and is God, the second Person of the Godhead, equal to the Father in every way. 12 When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, "I am the light of the world. I do not pray that You should take them out of the world, but that You should keep them from the evil one. The Way. The shocking things Jesus said are often overlooked today. Psalm 17:4 Concerning the works of men, by the word of thy lips I have kept me from the paths of the destroyer. JOHN 18:37 37 Pilate therefore said to Him, “Are You a king then?” Jesus answered, “You say rightly that I am a king. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life." Jesus said, "For this I was born and for this I have come into the world, to bear witness to the truth." because he saith, Whither I go, ye cannot come. Yes, we are on earth for now, but our earthly lives are nothing but a vapor (James 4:14). All Rights Reserved. 16 They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. John 10:9: "I AM the door. Jesus wants us to remain faithful in Christ, recognize that everything happens for a reason and is a part of Gods Will. He is the light that shines on the path of righteousness. For example, some cults and other world religions teach that Jesus is not God, but just a prophet. I’m not from this world. Jesus said, I am not of this world. What Jesus meant in (John 8:23) means the same in (John 17:14, 16). So I want to highlight some of the most offensive things Jesus said. They are by origin and nature of the earth. (John 8:23) “And he said unto them, Ye are from beneath; I am from above: ye are of this world; I am not of this world.”, (John 8:24) “I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins: for if ye believe not that I am he, ye shall die in your sins.”, All one has to do is continue reading (John 8:25-28). It’s a lot like a boat in the water. The character that will develop is molded in him by the Word thus he becomes “one” with God, as did Jesus (John 17:21-22) so that he can claim to be “from above” though he was never literally in heaven. We will look at the second light of the world. They reveal his glorious character to us. Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural. Jesus said that He was the phos. We will look at the context of Jesus' statement that He is the light of the world 2. It could be taken for granted that believers are in the world; we reside on Earth, after all. Then Jesus again spoke to them, saying, “I am the Light of the world; he who follows Me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the Light of life.” So the Pharisees said to Him, “You are testifyi We're set apart from the wickedness of the cosmos as we seek to live a holy, righteous life. Many Christians today are familiar with the phrase, “Not of this world.”. ." Part 9: Is God And Jesus The Same Person? He has come to reveal the heavenly and the divine to the earthly and the human. -John 8:12. What we have been doing to Jesus is exactly what the Jews did to Jesus, falsely accusing Jesus of declaring himself to be God. His disciples needed to stay in the world, not be removed to heaven. Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, NT Gospels: John 8:23 He said to them You are (Jhn Jo Jn). Yes, if you do not believe that I am He, you will die in your sins. Gain the Whole World Mark 8:34-37 And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. In context, Jesus was describing His kingdom to come, of which, born again believers are citizens and heirs. Savor The I Am Statements of Jesus. “When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, ‘I am the light of the world. *In John 8:12, Jesus said, "I am the light of the world. Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. We may be physically present ("in the world"), but we don't have to be a part of its values ("of the world"; John 17:14-16 ). Decoration; by implication, the world (morally). . We Will Be Back Soon. If its broken, how do you repair it? If it were, my followers would fight to keep me from being handed over to the Jewish leaders. - American Standard Version (1901) Then again Jesus said to them, I am the light of the world; he who comes with me will not be walking in the dark but will have the light of life. 28 I came from the Father and entered the world; now I am leaving the world and going back to the Father. And he said to them, You are from beneath; I am from above: you are of this world; I am not of this world. 10 Jesus was careful to remain neutral on the taxation issue. This "I AM" statement was made while Jesus and a vast multitude of Jews were gathered in Jerusalem for the Feast of Tabernacles. Up, above, up to the top, up to the brim, things above, heaven, the heavenly region. Caesar’s things to Caesar, but God’s things to God,” he said. For this reason I told you that you’ll die because of your sins. 22 Then said the Jews, Will he kill himself? And one of the main ceremonies during the Feast of the Tabernacles was the "Illumination of the Temple." English Standard Version He said to them, “You are from below; I am from above. . Then said they unto him, Who art thou? Jesus said, "My kingdom is not of this world. He says that he hims… Why? For this cause I was born, and for this cause I have come into the world, that I should bear witness to the truth. The phrase, derived in part from John 17, that believers need to be "in the world but not of it" is often used, but perhaps certain of its nuances bear further scrutiny. For if I do not go away, the helper will not come to you; but if I do go, I will send him to you.” ( John 16:7 ) Only by Jesus’ dying and going to heaven can his disciples receive the holy spirit, which he can send as a helper to his people anywhere on earth. First and foremost, we must always remember that God was with Christ (John 8:29) and in Christ (John 14:10 “the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works.”) but God was not (His Son) the Christ and that is a big difference to understand and keep in mind (John 8:28; 14:10, 24). *In John 8:12, Jesus said, "I am the light of the world. Another one (a cult) teaches that Jesus became God, and so can we, but that is a totally different Jesus they are teaching about. If it were, my servants would fight to prevent my arrest by the Jewish leaders. I do not pray that You should take them out of the world, but that You should keep them from the evil one. That is, He was a light but not light in a dark world. You are of this world; I am not of this world. Adverb from anti; upward or on the top. Isn't the place he. 22 So the Jews were saying, “Surely He will not kill Himself, will He, since He says, ‘ Where I am going, you cannot come’?” 23 And He was saying to them, “ You are from below, I am from above; you are of this world, I am not of this world. John Piper states, “Jesus speaks from God and for God and as God. ." The phrase "not of this world" comes from John 18:36 where Jesus says, "My kingdom is not of this world. But he also said some of the hardest truths that stung. See also: (Rom 8:14 “For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.”) Although the word declares that we are sons of God yet we are not actually gods in the literal sense. ALSO after Jesus was baptized Satan tempted Jesus, if Jesus IS God, that would mean that God was tempted but James 1:13 show that God can not be tried with anything wicked. If My kingdom were of this world, My servants would fight, so that I should not be delivered to the Jews; but now My kingdom is not from here” (John 18:36). 23 Jesus went on: You are from below; I am from above. He was by origin and nature from heaven. 37 Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst. ON THE night before he was killed, Jesus prayed in behalf of his disciples. Relevance. Strictly in the spiritual realm - “My kingdom is not of this world. 25 So they said to him, 'Who are you?' 12 Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, () “I am the light of the world. But now my kingdom is from another place." John 8:58 Jesus said to them, "Most assuredly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I AM." He did not claim the kingdom as his own. New Living Translation Jesus answered, “My Kingdom is not an earthly kingdom. They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world” (John 17:14-16). Powered by WordPress and WordPress Theme created with Artisteer. My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one. On the eve of his crucifixion, Jesus prays to his Father in John 17:14–19,Notice Jesus’s references to his disciples being “not of the world.” Verse 14: “The world has hated them because they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world.” And there it is again in verse 16: “They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world.”Let’s all agree it’s clear that Jesus does not want his followers to be “of the world.” Amen. Such an individual is begotten by the word of God (1 Peter 1:23; 1 John 3:9-10), by a wisdom that comes from above (1Cor 2:6-7, 12:8; James 3:17). That is why the world … And Jesus said unto them, I AM the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst. I Am the Light of the World. Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.” Jesus Christ, just hours before His crucifixion, is … 1. 12 Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. In John 17:14 Jesus says, "I have given them your word and the world has hated them, for they are not of the world any more than I am of the world." Jesus says of himself in Luke 4, "The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. You are of this world; I am not of this world. Whoever ( C ) follows me will not ( D ) walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” Read full chapter They were told to "go." He taught values that were upside down to the way the world worked. See also: ( Understanding Translation and Transliteration  &  The Translation History Of The Bible ), *This Page Is Under Construction. New Living Translation Jesus continued, “You are from below; I am from above. He, she, it, they, them, same. If my kingdom were of this world, my servants would have been fighting, that I might not be delivered over to the Jews. ", "I am from above" (not from beneath); "I am not of this world.". You are of this world; I am not of this world. was tossed out of heaven UPON, "earth?" After being baptized, the devil pops out to tempt him. I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man comes to the Father, but by me. That is the answer Jesus gave Pontius Pilate.It makes lot of sense and is a very sincere answer ,There is nothing hypocritical about it .If His kingdom were of this world His followers would fight for Him.Recall that Jesus said "if anyone tries to save his life;he will lose it".You can see here Jesus is practicing what He preaches. This is a question many of us ask ourselves regularly not only when were lost, but also when we are saved. Sometimes we ignore those hard things Jesus said; at least I know I do. Then Jesus explains: “It is for your benefit that I am going away. I am the Light of the world. JOHN 17:14-16 14 “I have given them Your word; and the world has hated them because they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. He was “not of this world” in the same sense as John exhorted believers to be “not of this world” (1 John 2:15). Answer: “I am the Light of the world” (John 8:12) is the second of seven “I AM” declarations of Jesus, recorded only in John’s gospel, that point to His unique divine identity and purpose. 27 No, the Father himself loves you because you have loved me and have believed that I came from God. 1. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. In John 18:36, Jesus did not quite say, “My kingdom is not of this world.” He said, “the kingdom”. They are no part of the world, just as I am no part of the world.” Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.’” -John 8:12 “I am the light of the world,” is rooted in Jesus’ relationship with His Father. What is your relationship like with Jesus? Jesus lived to honor his Father in heaven by doing his Father's will and fulfilling his Father's work. Jesus Himself said, “The world has hated them because they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. Are Jesus and God One and the Same Person? John 1:14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. I am not saying that I will ask the Father on your behalf. And Jesus said to them, "I am the bread of life. Now obviously, during the day, light from the sun illuminated the earth and there were candles and torches in the nighttime. This "I AM" statement was made while Jesus and a vast multitude of Jews were gathered in Jerusalem for the Feast of Tabernacles. The phrase comes from John 18:36 where Jesus says that His kingdom is “not of this world.” As His followers, Christians are members of His kingdom which is “not of this world,” that is, heaven (Philippians 3:20). Also katotero; adverb from kata; downwards. Jesus lived by a sense of heavenly timing. It was about what he came to do. There are those that say Jesus is claiming to be God “from above” and “not of this world” in (John 8:23) however that is not what Jesus said nor was signifying. A man who “loves the world” is “from beneath,” or “earthy,” but one who has “the love of the Father” dwelling in him is “from above.”. (Matt. John 6:32-35. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. . Jesus again claims to be Light of the World in John 9:5, during the miracle of healing the blind at birth, saying: When I am in the world, I am the Light of the World. (John 10:36 & John 17:18), (John 10:36) “Say ye of him, whom the Father hath sanctified, and sent into the world, Thou blasphemest; because I said, I am the Son of God?”, (John 17:18) “As thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world.”. The reason we don’t is that we know “other” scriptures exist that must also harmonize when considered and not conflict. But my kingdom is not from the world.” Then Pilate said to him, “So you are a king?” They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world” (John 17:14-16). But what exactly does it mean that Christians are “not of this world”? I, the first-person pronoun. 22:21) Of course, Jesus knew that corruption was common among tax collectors. He is from heaven in origin, and is divine in nature. We maintain that Jesus attributed the divine name of God (“I AM” from Exodus 3:14), to Himself, but this verse alone may not be sufficient to prove His deity. 24 I have told you already: You will die in your sins. Everyone who is of the truth hears My voice.” And hee said vnto them, Yee are from beneath, I am from aboue: Yee are of this world, I am not of this world. Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Plural. Jesus, as the Bread of Life, offers each of us life everlasting. -John 6:35 Jesus spoke these words after a … 10 Answers. First, believers need to be "in the world." I’m from above. Rather, they should motivate us to worship Jesus for who he is. Just like Jesus did. They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. 16 They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. And one of the main ceremonies during the Feast of the Tabernacles was the "Illumination of the Temple." He is the bread that satisfies our deepest longings. Note: Of course, we dare not touch (John 10:36 – “…I said, I am the Son of God“) and try to argue that it meant Jesus said he was God in this verse. There are those that say Jesus is claiming to be God “from above” and “not of this world” in ( John 8:23 ) however that is not what Jesus said nor was signifying. It was one of the three major feasts each year. - King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan And He was saying to them, "You are from below, I am from above; you are of this world, I am not of this world. You are of this world; I am not of this world. Here the same figure of speech is given and Jesus clearly equates himself with his disciples “THEY are not of the world, EVEN AS I am not of the world” yet here we do not misunderstand the same statement made by Jesus or claim that the disciples were literally from another world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life." (John 8:25)  Then said they unto him, Who art thou? Jesus answered, “My kingdom is not of this world. Jesus said, “I am the light of the world. Read full chapter (John 8:27)  They understood not that he spake to them of the Father (God). It seems that Jesus understood the tension we would experience as Christians living in a hostile ideological environment. That is not the Christ, but the thing is, it is as Jesus said; they have led many astray (Matt 24:5). James 4:4 Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? But my kingdom is not from the world." Indeed, he said something very close to the opposite. I am, exist. (2 Peter 3:8). 12 Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. This episode leads into John 9:39 where Jesus metaphorically explains that he came to this world, so that the blind may see. How does Jesus answer Pilate's question, "What have You done" (John 18:35)? You’re from this world. Frequently asked Questions About Death. (This also brings into question whether this isn't HELL itself, and why there has never been a lasting peace upon this planet) Answer Save. This Spirit experience Jesus calls being “born again” (John 3:7). Threats of War 12 Once more Jesus addressed the crowd. 13 The Pharisees challenged him, "Here you are, appearing as your own witness; your testimony is not valid." John illustrates this speaking manner of Jesus again in several other passages. 15 I do not pray that You should take them out of the world, but that You should keep them from the evil one. From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. Jesus Himself said, “The world has hated them because they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. The statement is true but the context in which it was spoken clearly cannot be applied in the manner which we have been proclaiming. “When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, I am the light of the world. Are There Two Lords? Jesus said ‘I AM the light of the world.’ So we will explore three things today: Light of the world study outline. whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God. Answer, bid, bring word, command. Purchased With His Own Blood (Acts 20:28), Jesus Appearing Before God (Hebrews 9:24), Verses Where “He” & “Him” Should Be Referred To As “It”, Understanding The Phrase “In the Name of..”, That Rock Was Christ – (1Corinthians 10:4). And Jesus saith unto them, I have many things to say and to judge of you: but he (, They understood not that he spake to them of the Father, changed by the influence which is “from above, The Difference Between Manifestation And Incarnation. Note: Jesus told Nicodemus, if he were to inherit the kingdom of God, a person must also be “born from above,” (Here John uses the word Spirit – John 3:6). A primary verb; to speak or say. 34 Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not … Frequently asked Questions About The Holy Ghost, 7. Prove It! Those of us who follow Christ are expected to look beyond the earthly things of this world to the glory yet to be revealed and to become mentally and morally changed by the influence which is “from above.”. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life (John 8:12).” That is what Jesus is a light to the darkness of the world. Acts 1:8 and Isaiah 43:10 tell us that we are to be witnesses to the world. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. John 15:19 If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. 15 I do not pray that You should take them out of the world, but that You should keep them from the evil one.