John 3:29-36

Illustration of John 3:31-33 NLT -- [John the Baptizer said,] "[Jesus] has come from above and is greater than anyone else. We are of the earth, and we speak of earthly things, but he has come from heaven and is greater than anyone else. He testifies about what he has seen and heard, but how few believe what he tells them! Anyone who accepts his testimony can affirm that God is true."

Illustration of John 3:34-35 NLT -- [John the Baptizer said,] "For [Jesus] is sent by God. He speaks God’s words, for God gives him the Spirit without limit. The Father loves his Son and has put everything into his hands."

Illustration of John 3:34-35 NIV -- For the one whom God has sent speaks the words of God, for God gives the Spirit without limit. The Father loves the Son and has placed everything in his hands.

God's Math - He must increase, I must decrease. - John 3:30

Illustration of John 3:30 -- He must become greater; I must become less.

Illustration of John 3:30 NLT -- [About Jesus, John the Baptizer said,] "He must become greater and greater, and I must become less and less."

Illustration of John 3:36 NLT -- [John the Baptizer said,] "And anyone who believes in God's Son has eternal life. Anyone who doesn't obey the Son will never experience eternal life but remains under God's angry judgment."

Illustration of John 3:28-29 -- "I am not the Christ but am sent ahead of him. The bride belongs to the bridegroom. The friend who attends the bridegroom waits and listens for him, and is full of joy when he hears the bridegroom's voice. That joy is mine, and it is now complete."

Inspirational illustration of John 3:28-29 -- [I am not the Christ but am sent ahead of him.] The bride belongs to the bridegroom. The friend who attends the bridegroom waits and listens for him, and is full of joy when he hears the bridegroom's voice. Th

Illustration of John 3:28-29 NLT -- [John the Baptizer said,] "You yourselves know how plainly I told you, 'I am not the Messiah. I am only here to prepare the way for him.' It is the bridegroom who marries the bride, and the bridegroom's friend is simply glad to stand with him and hear his vows. Therefore, I am filled with joy at his success."