The Inner Sanctuary
An Exposition of John Chapters 13 - 17
| Weight | 0.292 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 18.1 × 12.1 × 1.7 cm |
| ISBN | 9780851510422 |
| topic | Jesus Christ |
| page-count | 256 |
| scripture | John |
| Banner Pub Date | Nov 1, 1992 |
| Original Pub Date | 1888 |
| format | Book |
| Binding | Paperback, eBook (ePub & Kindle), Paperback & eBook (ePub & Kindle) |
Book Description
On the night of his betrayal, Jesus Christ revealed the deepest concerns of his heart to his disciples. The hours he spent that evening, with his disciples in the upper room, left an indelible impression on the apostle John. Thereafter he never ceased to be amazed by the fact that ‘our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son, Jesus Christ’.
Nowhere in Scripture is this privilege more fully expounded that in Chapters 13 to 17 of John’s Gospel. John’s record of Jesus’ words and actions takes us into the inner sanctuary of the Christian’s relationship to God. We hear of the mystery of the Trinity, the reality of union with Christ, and the glory which belongs to the Son. Here, in the time of crisis, the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ shines forth in all its glory.
In these pages, Charles Ross (who belonged to the same school of Scottish evangelicals as Robert Murray M’Cheyne and the Bonars) shows how all of God’s wisdom and knowledge are revealed in Jesus Christ. The Inner Sanctuary is a little known treasure of biblical exposition and an outstanding aid to increased devotion to Jesus Christ.
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| Preface | 5 | |
| THE INSCRIPTION (John 13:1) | ||
| Jesus loving His Own that were in the World | 13 | |
| I: | THE FEET-WASHING AND THE TRAITOR REVEALED (John 13:2-30) | |
| Christ Washing the Disciples’ Feet | 25 | |
| Warnings as to the Conduct of the Traitor – The Traitor Indicated – His Departure from the Supper Room | 36 | |
| II: | THE DISCOURSE AFTER THE TRAITOR HAD LEFT THE SUPPER ROOM (John 13:31-16:33) | |
| Brief Outline of Discourse | 49 | |
| A. Temporary Separation to be followed by an Eternal Reunion (John 13:31-14:31) | ||
| Christ’s Announcement of His Departure – Peter’s Question Answered and His Self-Confidence Rebuked | 55 | |
| The Many Mansions – For ever with the Lord | 63 | |
| Christ the Way, the Truth and the Life | 75 | |
| Jesus Answering Prayer and Praying for the Comforter | 85 | |
| Christ Coming in the Spirit | 95 | |
| Special Consolations and Encouragements Suited to the Occasion | 104 | |
| B. The State, Duties and Prospects of the Disciples in the World (John 15:1-16:15) | ||
| The Vine and the Branches | 117 | |
| Abiding in the love of Christ by keeping His Commandments | 129 | |
| The Disciples Hated by the World, like their Master, and for His sake | 136 | |
| The Comforter testifying of Jesus | 144 | |
| The Disciples persecuted by the World | 150 | |
| The Mission of the Comforter and His twofold Work – His Work on the World | 155 | |
| The Mission of the Comforter – His Work in the Church | 164 | |
| C. Conclusion of the Discourse (John 16:16-33) | ||
| Two little whiles: Sorrow turned into Joy | 179 | |
| Jesus speaking plainly of the Father – last Farewell | 188 | |
| III: | THE INTERCESSORY PRAYER (John 17) | |
| ‘Father, Glorify thy Son’ | 199 | |
| Christ praying for the Apostles – Preservation | 210 | |
| Christ praying for the Apostles (continued) – Preservation – Consecration | 219 | |
| Christ praying for the entire body of Believers – Spiritual Unity – Eternal Glory | 228 | |
| Christ praying for the entire body of Believers (continued) – Eternal Glory – Conclusion | 238 |
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Matthew Sullivan –
A gem and beautiful exposition of the Lord’s upper room discourse and prayer. Ross’ preaching/writing is clear, solid, engaging, and very heart-touching. Same level of depth and sweetness as Puritan authors. Above all, it supplies a refreshing encounter with Jesus in what is probably the richest portion of John’s gospel (if not the whole NT). I was surprised how much I enjoyed it.
matteob –
This is an absolute gem and I am glad the Banner have drawn my attention to it with their promotion. I know one should love all of God’s Word but these chapters from John have a special place in my affections as they have always given me great comfort. Charles Ross writes in a warm and pastoral way and really focuses the mind on these wonderful passage. By coincidence I have also been reading Robert Traill’s sermons in vol 1 of his works on John 17 so I have been deep into this section of scripture. This work should be better known: read it, recommend it, buy it for a friend or pass it on.