Ceasing to serve in a way that draws great public attention, he yet goes on with real service just as much. So much so, that the two must coalesce. James. 32). — beginning with water turned into wine and culminating at the Resurrection.II. James. Baxendale. John was not thinking of himself —1. This is true of His CHURCH. Failure in this is impossible. Give liberally.(E. We conclude that Jesus must increase, since this world and all others were "made by Him, and for Him."(J. John was not thinking of himself —1. (2) Christ has made by His atonement a satisfaction for the sins of all. And how much more did the transactions of Pentecost justify this blessed prediction.II. Not by miracles.2. Ask Romanism. This is true of His CHURCH. B. Christ was deeply impressed with his intellectual, moral, and even professional greatness. )Great workers must be content to die and be replaced by othersJ. A. Because the forces employed are adequate. Want of power? Listen to David (Psalm 22:27; Psalm 72:8, 11; Psalm 86:9). 1. Put self in the proper place; that is, always keep it out of the first place. His mind can find no rest but in the assurance of the increase of Christ.2. 34). A. Durham, a father of the Scottish Church was walking one Sabbath to his place of worship with a much admired young minister who was to officiate in one adjoining. Christ's popularity, so far from exciting John to jealousy, filled him with holy peace; exhibiting the spirit afterwards exemplified by Christ (Matthew 11:26; Matthew 26:39) and by Paul (Acts 21:14). Ryland, D. D.)Christ's increase, and our decreaseJ. AMONG THE MEANS MISSIONARY SOCIETIES HOLD A HIGH AND DISTINGUISHED PLACE — not excluding individual efforts.(J. The issue of the great contest between Christ and Satan is not uncertain. One of the conditions of Christ's increase in the heart is to contribute to His increase in the world.2. B., G. Cross.I. The Saviour is God, very God of very God, and there can be no increase to that which is already infinite. In one sense the words do not apply. H. Holford, M. A.I. I. James., S. R. Bosanquet.It is a humbling lesson to human vanity and tends to cheek the growth of self-importance to consider how well the world will go on when we are laid in the dust and no longer partake in the direction of its affairs. Durham, a father of the Scottish Church was walking one Sabbath to his place of worship with a much admired young minister who was to officiate in one adjoining. On these transactions all the future increase of His kingdom absolutely depended. 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." Humanity needs Christ, and Christ is adapted to humanity. "I MUST DECREASE." Ask Mohammedanism why it fears the Bible? 4. (2)The known kindness of Jehovah. John 3:14-21. Humanity needs Christ, and Christ is adapted to humanity. )The increase of ChristE. The leaven must go working on. (3) Did He fail to give Canaan to Abraham's seed, although Egypt and five centuries lay between the promise and the fulfilment?2. (2) Christ has made by His atonement a satisfaction for the sins of all. In this sermon on John 3:30, Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones preaches from the part of this gospel where John the Baptist says, “He must increase, but I must decrease.”. Leaves fall in autumn! To Malachi (Malachi 1:11). So it is with the Church of God. Individual felicity. But his influence was only relatively lost as a river flowing into the sea.II. He must increase, for the decrees of heaven ascertain the great event.4. Multitudes were thronging into the one, and only a few into the other. but the next vernal season renews the foliage. The dignity of ministerial service: that of acting as Christ's friend.4. With Children: Crossword on John … (1)Salvation.(2)Condemnation.Lessons:1. The world has many self-help books out and places so much value on the self. 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. James., S. R. Bosanquet.It is a humbling lesson to human vanity and tends to cheek the growth of self-importance to consider how well the world will go on when we are laid in the dust and no longer partake in the direction of its affairs. 1. Want of power? The real progress is much greater than the seeming progress. trees are felled in the spring! 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. IV. B. That Christ must still increase would appear probable even though we had no express assurances of it. D. Griffin, D. D.)The increase of ChristJ. The commanding proof of this is his state of heart and his conduct relative to the Messiah. "Truly," said the other, "they are greatly to blame who leave you and come to me. 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. John 3:30 Sermons: He must increase, but I must decrease. By organised advance upon the strongholds of darkness. But by the preaching of the gospel.III. Can these promises fail? Social elevation. The atmosphere of certain countries has become impregnated with Christian elements, and their inhabitants cannot help breathing it.6. )Spiritual increaseH. To Malachi (Malachi 1:11). "Brother," said he to his young friend, "you will have a crowded church to-day." A. National advancement. But now the purchase of redemption has been completed, what shall prevent the Saviour from receiving His full reward (John 12:23, 24)?3. We have already noticed, that in a high and important sense, the increase of Christ is the increase of His people — they are concerned in the triumphs of His grace, and are to share His glory. Let the manger, the cross, and the open tomb say whether He failed. A good example.3. Baxendale.Mr. 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. Raising Successful Teens. "I MUST DECREASE." James., S. R. Bosanquet.It is a humbling lesson to human vanity and tends to cheek the growth of self-importance to consider how well the world will go on when we are laid in the dust and no longer partake in the direction of its affairs. II. 30. by Jonathan Davis. He must increase, for the decrees of heaven ascertain the great event.4. 1 Chronicles 29:14; Psalm 129:1, 2; Daniel 4:35; Acts 17:26) a maxim of universal application, in the realm of nature (Romans 11:36) and in the sphere of grace (1 Corinthians 4:7; 1 Corinthians 12:6; James 1:17); specially significant with reference to individual success, in the world (Psalm 57:2), in the Church (2 Corinthians 3:5). Failure in this is impossible. )Self abnegationW. Many things render this probable. J. W. Buxton, M. Wherever there is light. John saw ministry as a privilege … it is a privilege to be asked to do ANYTHING by God, and by doing it he could be pleased and satisfied. Ask Romanism. 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. 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. At first a few persons meeting in an upper room, now in millions and still there is room. Multitudes were thronging into the one, and only a few into the other. The lover of mankind is comforted by the thought that the increase of Christ will exterminate the rampant miseries over which he groans. All this is to decrease, and finally — although not entirely until he has put off the body of this death — to disappear. He must increase, for the decrees of heaven ascertain the great event. The pathway to renown: to efface one's self for the sake of Christ.(T. I. He had his time of increase - disciples increasing, influence increasing, name more widely known; and then Jesus comes on the scene, and there is no room for Jesus and John together. Because the forces employed are adequate. crease."II. Through faith in a crucified, yet risen and ascended Saviour, His people also shall prevail, yea, and be made more than conquerors through Him that loved them; and then as one nation after another has been brought into professed subjection to Christ, and as soul after soul has been rescued from Satan and brought into the glorious liberty of the children of God, we see the fulfilment of the words, "He must in. Leaves fall in autumn! "I MUST DECREASE." II. )LinksJohn 3:30 NIVJohn 3:30 NLTJohn 3:30 ESVJohn 3:30 NASBJohn 3:30 KJVJohn 3:30 Bible AppsJohn 3:30 ParallelJohn 3:30 Biblia ParalelaJohn 3:30 Chinese BibleJohn 3:30 French BibleJohn 3:30 German BibleJohn 3:30 CommentariesBible Hub. And how much more did the transactions of Pentecost justify this blessed prediction.II. 34).4. Because this is the design of God the Father. The advance of Christianity is undoubted, although it has receded in certain places.5. We are persuaded, therefore, that He must increase, because He hath all power to overcome every enemy that opposeth His blessed reign.3. Not by miracles.2. We conclude that Jesus must increase, since this world and all others were "made by Him, and for Him."(J. So it is with the Church of God. 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." 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. So it is with the Church of God. (1) When our first parents sinned, He promised a Deliverer. This is true of His CHURCH. In one sense the words do not apply. To Malachi (Malachi 1:11). (2) The Holy Spirit, who has power to convert every sinner upon earth.3. Social elevation. For what Divine design has failed? After Christ's entrance, there was nothing for John but to point to him. Instead of this, the end of his aspiration and effort was to espouse the nation to its Lover, and then stand aside. Ryland, D. D.I. These, with their adjuncts, are adequate to the consummation of the text. His profound humility (ver. )Self abnegationW. That Christ must still increase would appear probable even though we had no express assurances of it. III. Because the Koran, when it comes in contact with it, loses its power. WHAT DOES THIS INCREASE MEAN?1. (1) God has abolished a partial dispensation and established one suitable to all mankind. 5. )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. Ask Romanism. His mind can find no rest but in the assurance of the increase of Christ. But now the purchase of redemption has been completed, what shall prevent the Saviour from receiving His full reward (John 12:23, 24)? THE TRANSCENDENT GLORY OF THE SON (ver. IT IS PROPOSED TO CONSIDER THE NATURE OF THAT INCREASE, WHICH THE BAPTIST CONFIDENTLY EXPECTED SHOULD ATTEND HIS BLESSED LORD. This is true of CHRISTIANS. At first a few persons meeting in an upper room, now in millions and still there is room. l, It was announced, that "He must increase"; and, lo! Dr. Lloyd-Jones argues that John the Baptist was not baptized by the Spirit since he was the least in the kingdom. The issue of the great contest between Christ and Satan is not uncertain. The pathway to renown: to efface one's self for the sake of Christ.(T. 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. Through faith in a crucified, yet risen and ascended Saviour, His people also shall prevail, yea, and be made more than conquerors through Him that loved them; and then as one nation after another has been brought into professed subjection to Christ, and as soul after soul has been rescued from Satan and brought into the glorious liberty of the children of God, we see the fulfilment of the words, "He must in. … 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. The issue of the great contest between Christ and Satan is not uncertain. "HE MUST INCREASE." With this increase the circle of those enjoying happiness will extend.2. )The certain increase of the glory and kingdom of JesusJ. Ryland, D. D.)Christ's increase, and our decreaseJ. But his influence was only relatively lost as a river flowing into the sea.II. 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. But John intimates that going to Jesus in the right spirit is advance and not apostasy. THE TESTIMONY OF JOHN THE BAPTIST. (2) Did He fail when He threatened the Flood? In one sense the words do not apply. 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? (2) The Holy Spirit, who has power to convert every sinner upon earth.3. What does it mean to be baptized in the Spirit? National advancement. His path shone more and more unto the perfect day. "He must reign," etc.2. But by the preaching of the gospel.III. Multitudes were thronging into the one, and only a few into the other. (1)The introduction of a system adapted to the wants of the whole race. In one sense the words do not apply. The increase of Christ and the decrease of John were all of a piece. We are persuaded, therefore, that He must increase, because He hath all power to overcome every enemy that opposeth His blessed reign.3. This is true of CHRIST HIMSELF — take His miracles, e.g. We must be willing to accept any kind el decrease that is for the world's good and Christ's glory. 3. - Y. I see two … 2. As an immortal being. We are all subject to that, good and bad; and in the article of temporal death there was no difference between John and Jesus.2. His supreme Divinity, implied in what has already been said and in His Sonship. Examine the experience of all who have fully embraced Christ. James. A. We are persuaded, therefore, that He must increase, because He hath all power to overcome every enemy that opposeth His blessed reign.3. He must increase, but I must decrease. He is thought as highly of now as he was then; and the Master passed upon him the highest eulogium, and this Christians accept. Many things render this probable. The Holy Scriptures. 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. )Spiritual increaseH. (1) God has abolished a partial dispensation and established one suitable to all mankind. Christ's rise was unavoidably John's fall; and to no one was it clearer or more welcome than John. (3)The amazing apparatus of the Gospel.2. J. W. Buxton, M. "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. 2. To Isaiah (Isaiah 2:2; 40:5; 11:9). The secret of true greatness: humility before Christ.2. With all his greatness he was only one among the company of witnesses. A MAN WHOM JESUS WILL PUT IN HIS TRUE PLACE AT LAST. Baxendale. "(Dean Young. THE ULTIMATE CONVERSION OF THE WORLD TO CHRIST IS A MATTER OF INDUBITABLE CERTAINTY.1. Because He is the Son of God, in the highest and most absolute sense, and therefore heir of all things.2. 14 And just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, 15 that whoever believes in him … This sermon was preached on February 23, 2014. Failure in this is impossible. A. His mind can find no rest but in the assurance of the increase of Christ.2. This is the calling of all Christians. A good example.3. Is the Bible a power? Ask Romanism. )Great workers must be content to die and be replaced by othersJ. (2)The known kindness of Jehovah. J. W. Buxton, M. A.I. B. IT IS PROPOSED TO CONSIDER THE NATURE OF THAT INCREASE, WHICH THE BAPTIST CONFIDENTLY EXPECTED SHOULD ATTEND HIS BLESSED LORD. When we take into account the marvellous progress already made, we can see that "Christ shall see the travail of his soul," etc. (1)The introduction of a system adapted to the wants of the whole race. IT IS PROPOSED TO CONSIDER THE NATURE OF THAT INCREASE, WHICH THE BAPTIST CONFIDENTLY EXPECTED SHOULD ATTEND HIS BLESSED LORD. 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. Bosanquet. A. 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." THIS GREAT MORAL REVOLUTION WILL BE ACCOMPLISHED BY ORDINARY MEANS OF HUMAN INSTRUMENTALITY UNDER THE BLESSING OF THE DIVINE SPIRIT.1. At first a few persons meeting in an upper room, now in millions and still there is room. We have already noticed, that in a high and important sense, the increase of Christ is the increase of His people — they are concerned in the triumphs of His grace, and are to share His glory. )The certain increase of the glory and kingdom of JesusJ. (2) Christ has made by His atonement a satisfaction for the sins of all. (3)The amazing apparatus of the Gospel.2. His mind can find no rest but in the assurance of the increase of Christ.2. AN IRREFRAGABLE TRUTH.1. John did not go into details as to the amount and manner. The day never came when Jesus had to look upon some successor to himself and say, "He must increase, and I must decrease." Durham, a father of the Scottish Church was walking one Sabbath to his place of worship with a much admired young minister who was to officiate in one adjoining. HOW IS THIS INCREASE TO BE SECURED?1. ... See all sermons on John « John … Daily devotional with John Piper. Not that God will ever compel men. So if this is his final declaration, we can say, “What a tremendous way to wrap up your public ministry.” No wonder Jesus said that among those born of woman, there has never been any one greater than John … Not by a Millennial dispensation.3. As being held in lesser esteem in the future. Multitudes were thronging into the one, and only a few into the other. Resting, then, on the promises of a God omniscient, almighty, faithful, the Church may bid defiance to all her enemies (Isaiah 8:9, 10). We can put no limit to the growth of holy intelligencies.3. )Opinions of selfDean Young.Opinion of ourselves is like the casting of a shadow, which is always longest when the sun is at the greatest distance; but by the degrees that the sun approaches the shadow still shortens, and under the direct meridian light it becomes none at all; it is so with our opinion of ourselves: whilst the good influences of God are the greatest distance from us, it is then always that we conceive best of ourselves; but still, as God approaches, the conceit lessens; till such time as we receive the fuller measures of His graces; and then we become absolutely voided, pure nothing in our own conceit, and God appears to be (as really He is) "All in all. For what Divine design has failed? Baxendale.Mr. With this increase the circle of those enjoying happiness will extend. "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. Chambers, LL. We are persuaded, therefore, that He must increase, because He hath all power to overcome every enemy that opposeth His blessed reign.3. A DIRECTORY OF DUTY.1. 2. ... Sermon. R. J. W. Buxton, M. A.I. Not by miracles.2. "This is He." A. Whitelaw, D. D.)The increase of ChristA. The leaven must go working on. )John was one of God's nobility. But that his authority and influence as the forerunner, or a religious reformer, would of necessity be taken up and absorbed by the higher authority and influence of the Messiah. Increase will be promoted by —1. James., S. R. Bosanquet.It is a humbling lesson to human vanity and tends to cheek the growth of self-importance to consider how well the world will go on when we are laid in the dust and no longer partake in the direction of its affairs. A. 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