Seven Big ‘Ifs” in John 14

by Victor Knowles

There are seven big ‘ifs’ in John 14, one of the most familiar and loved chapters in the Bible.

Jesus said:

1. If it were not so, I would have told you (that in my Father’s house are many mansions) (v. 1).
2. If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to myself, that where I am, there you may be also (v.3).
3. If you had known me, you would have known my Father also (v.7).
4. If you ask anything in my name, I will do it (v.14).
5. If you love me, keep my commandments (v.15).
6. If anyone loves me, he will keep my word (v.23).
7. If you loved me, you would rejoice because I said, “I am going to the Father” (v.28).

 

                   Victor Knowles is founder of  POEM (Peace on Earth Ministry).

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