A Vital Question
T. B. Baker, M. A. John 9:35-38 Jesus heard that they had cast him out; and when he had found him, he said to him, Do you believe on the Son of God?… I. THE QUESTION PROPOSED — 1. Relates to Christ as the eternal Son of God. 2. Refers to faith in Christ as the Son of God. 3. Relates to each individually. II. SOME EVIDENCES OF BEING ENABLED TO ANSWER THE QUESTION. If we really believe we shall — 1. Remember the means of bringing us into faith. 2. Have the Spirit in our souls. 3. Highly esteem and value Christ. 4. Enjoy peace and comfort of mind. 5. Be filled with love to God and the Church. 6. Be subject to the authority of Christ. III. THE PERSONS TO WHOM THE WORDS MAY BE ADDRESSED. 1. To all who have been baptized in the name of Christ. 2. To all who only profess Christianity. 3. To all who manifest much zeal in the cause of Christ. 4. Let Christians inquire after the evidences of their faith. 5. Let Christians pray to grow in faith. 6. He that hath not faith must perish. 7. All the blessings of the gospel are given to faith. Improvement: (1) The true believer is in an infallible state of salvation now. (2) The true believer is in possession of internal assurance. (3) The true believer is in possession of internal peace. (4) The true believer will live with Christ in glory. (T. B. Baker, M. A.) Parallel Verses KJV: Jesus heard that they had cast him out; and when he had found him, he said unto him, Dost thou believe on the Son of God? WEB: Jesus heard that they had thrown him out, and finding him, he said, "Do you believe in the Son of God?"