John 12:25 Bible Teaching

Church Deconstructed: Prioritizing God’s Will

In our recent teaching, we explored the concept of “Church deconstructed,” which emphasizes a subjective approach to religion, allowing individuals to interpret and apply teachings personally. We delved into John chapter 12, where Jesus speaks of His impending glorification as the Son of Man, highlighting His role as the mediator between God and humanity. This discussion was supported by passages from 1st Timothy, which describe Jesus as “God manifest in the flesh.”

A key focus was on understanding Jesus’ statement in John 12:25: “He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.” We examined the Greek terms used, revealing that “life” refers to the soul—our mind, will, and emotions. The teaching emphasized that loving one’s soul, or prioritizing personal desires, leads to loss, while detesting and persecuting one’s natural inclinations in favor of God’s will leads to eternal life.

This perspective challenges believers to align their priorities with God’s will, much like Jesus did, who lived a life of abundant joy while remaining inwardly holy. The teaching concluded with a reminder that true Christianity involves choosing God’s will over our own, leading to a life filled with abundant living and eternal rewards.