John 7:17
If anyone is resolved to do his will, they will know whether this teaching comes from God or whether I am speaking on my own authority.
Treated in 22 passages across the library.
Where it is preached
- The Inner Chamber ·
Doing and Knowing cites John 7: 17
…know whether the teaching is from God or whether I am speaking on my own authority.’’ John 7: 17. Some time ago, I received a letter from one who was evidently an earnest Christian…
- With Christ in the School of Prayer ·
George Müller, and the Secret of His Power in Prayer cites John vii. 17
…I would observe here, by the way, that the passage to which I have just alluded (John vii. 17) has been a most remarkable comment to me on many doctrines and precepts of our most holy…
- The Key Teachings of R. A. Torrey ·
How to Bring Men to Christ cites John 7:17
…to know his Bible will be ready. His counsel for honest sceptics, for example, includes John 7:17: let a man set out to do God’s will, and he will come to know whether the teaching is of…
- How to Succeed in the Christian Life ·
Bible Study cites John 7: 17
…obey it. Jesus said, “If any man willeth to do His will, he shall know of the teaching” (John 7: 17 R. V.). The surrendered will means the clear eye. If our eye is single (that is, our will…
- How to Bring Men to Christ ·
Dealing with Professed Skeptics and Infidels cites John vii. 17
…who are really desirous of knowing the truth but who are in an utter fog of skepticism. John vii. 17 is a very helpful passage in dealing with such. It shows the way out of skepticism to…
- The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit ·
The Holy Spirit Bearing Witness to Jesus Christ cites John 7:17
…attitude towards God where the Holy Spirit can do His work (Acts 5:32). Jesus says in John 7:17, “If anyone's will is to do God's will, he will know whether the teaching is from God or…
- The Key Teachings of F. B. Meyer ·
The Secret of Guidance cites JOHN 7:17
…will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself. JOHN 7:17 The mind must be informed. This is the condition that surprises readers who expect a…
- The Key Teachings of George MacDonald ·
Introduction cites JOHN 7:17
…will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself. JOHN 7:17 He matters, third, because he believed that the imagination is a gift of God and a…
- Portraits of Courage – Watchman Nee ·
Learning to Walk by Faith cites John 7:17
…“If any man willeth to do his will, he shall know of the teaching, whether it is of God” (John 7:17, ASV). The willing heart is placed before fuller knowing. Nee learned that spiritual…
- Portraits of Courage – Watchman Nee ·
Spirit, Soul, and Body cites John 7:17
…will. Jesus says, “If any man willeth to do his will, he shall know of the teaching” (John 7:17, ASV). Willing obedience opens the way to understanding. Paul “purposed in the spirit” to…
- Portraits of Courage – Watchman Nee ·
Appendix B: Chapter-by-Chapter Study and Reflection Guide cites John 7:17
…2 Corinthians 12:9-10; Ephesians 1:17-18; Hebrews 11:1; Isaiah 40:31; 2 Corinthians 1:9; John 7:17. Reflection 1. Who has permission to correct you without risking the relationship? 2. Do…
- The Key Teachings of Dwight L. Moody ·
The Old Book cites JOHN 7:17
…will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself. JOHN 7:17 This was Moody’s answer to many honest sceptics. God does not reveal His secrets to those…
- The Key Teachings of Elisabeth Elliot ·
Do the Next Thing cites JOHN 7:17
…will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself. JOHN 7:17 This is why she had so little patience with endless introspection about God’s will. She…
- The Key Teachings of George Whitefield ·
Searching the Scriptures cites JOHN 7:17
…will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself. JOHN 7:17 Fourth, apply everything you read to your own heart. What was written aforetime was…
- The Key Teachings of Hannah Whitall Smith ·
The Will Is the King cites JOHN 7:17
…will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself. JOHN 7:17 Another woman had a besetting sin which, as she put it, she loved in her emotions and…
- The Key Teachings of Andrew Murray ·
Obey and Abide cites JOHN 7:17
…will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself. JOHN 7:17 Murray took Jesus’ words here with full seriousness. Light comes to those who are willing…
- The Key Teachings of Augustine of Hippo ·
Believe That You May Understand cites JOHN 7:17
…will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself. JOHN 7:17 Faith, for Augustine, is not the enemy of thinking. It is where thinking starts. We do…
- Our Daily Walk ·
September cites Jn 7:17
…like scales, veils Christ from us; whilst obedience leads us into His very presence (cp Jn 7:17, 1Sa 15:22, 23). The judgment always becomes just, and the vision clear, when we deny…
- The Secret of Guidance (For Teens) ·
A Yes in Your Will cites John 7:17
…he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.” — John 7:17 (KJV) Meyer’s second step is that our will must be surrendered. Jesus said, “If any man…
- How to Succeed in the Christian Life ·
Beginning Right cites John 7: 17
…is found the key to the truth. Doubts rapidly disappear for one who surrenders all (John 7: 17). In this absolute surrender is found the secret of power in prayer (1 John 3: 22). In…
- George Müller of Bristol ·
Appendix A: Scripture Texts That Moulded George Müller cites John vii. 17
…(Matt. vi. 25-34.) "If any man will do His will, he shall know of the doctrine." (John vii. 17.) "If ye continue in My word, then are ye My disciples indeed; and ye shall know the…
- A Body of Divinity ·
Christ's Prophetic Office cites John 7:17
…will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.’ John 7:17. A master seeing his servant improve a little stock well gives him more to trade with.…