Those Who Will Believe In Me

John 17:18-21 – As you sent me into the world, I have sent them into the world. For them I sanctify myself, that they too may be truly sanctified. “My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me.

1 Corinthians 1:2-3 – To the church of God in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be his holy people, together with all those everywhere who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ—their Lord and ours: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Application:

• ·         Jesus died on the cross not only to save us but also to consecrate us to God’s service.
• ·         “Sanctified in Christ Jesus” means consecrated to the service of God through Christ’s saving action in their lives—as Jesus had “sanctified” Himself.
• ·         Jesus was confident that His followers would spread the gospel, and He prayed for those who would believe as a result.
• ·         We may long for heaven, but it is on earth that our work is done.

All Scripture verses taken from NIV