He Has Conquered the World

Dennis Tuuri

Outline: John 16:29-33 He Has Conquered the World Sermon Outline for March 23, 2003 by Pastor Dennis R. Tuuri Larger Context – See Reverse Smaller Context - John 13-17 ( The Literary Development of John 13-17, A Chiastic Reading by Wayne Brouwer ) A. Gathering Scene (Unity and Love) 13:1-35 B. Prediction of Disciples’ Denial 13:35- 14:1 Sin and Comfort (Focus on Crucifixion) C. Departure, Assurance of Father’s Power 14:2-14 Father’s House, Knowing the Father, Answered Prayer D. The Promise of the Advocate 14:15-26 The Strengthener of the Disciples Unto Love and Obedience E. Troubling Encounter With The World 14:27-31 Peace In Spite of the Prince of This World F. The Vine and the Branches (Unity and Love) 15:1-17 Abide! E’. Troubling Encounter With the World 15:18-16:4a The False Church, Representing the Fallen Creation D’. The Promise of the Advocate 16:4b-15 The Weakener of the World Through the Strengthening of the Disciples C’. Departure, Assurance of Father’s Power 16:16-28 Birth, Knowing the Father, Answered Prayer B’. Prediction of Disciples’ Denial 16:29-33 Sin and Comfort (Focus on Resurrection) A’. Departing Prayer (Unity and Love) 17:1-26 D’C’B’ - The Warrior Spirit, the Loving Father, and the Conquering Son Immediate Context – 16:16-28 1. Historical Facts (“A Little While” 7X) and Growing Understanding of the Savior (“See” 2x3) 2. Joy and Sorrow, New Creation, Permanent Joy - Endurance 3. The Father’s Gifts, Joy-full, Affectionate Love (Understanding the Father), Prayer 4. Historical Facts (A-B-B-A) (Love for Jesus and Growing Belief in These Facts) Today’s Text: 1. A Final Contrast The Disciple’s Overconfidence and Immature Faith Jesus’ Probing Question Jesus’ Omniscient Statement of Their Coming Abandonment Jesus’ Unity with the Father (Contrasted with the Disciples’ Abandonment) 2. The Upper Room Discourse Summarized – The Last Words’ Last Words Purpose – Peace for His People, But In Him (Centrality of Abiding) Means – Encouragement in Trials Certitude of Its Accomplishment – Christ the Conqueror Concluding Comments on the Two Swords of the Conqueror