The Inner Sanctuary: An Exposition of John Chapters 13-17 (Charles Ross)

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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 marveled 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.

Table of Contents

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 testing 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

Product Details

Title: The Inner Sanctuary: An Exposition of John Chapters 13-17  

Author: Charles Ross

Publisher: Banner of Truth

Pages: 288

Binding: Paperback

Size: 18.1 x 12.0 x 1.3 cm

ISBN: 9780851510422