The Inner Sanctuary

An Exposition of John Chapters 13 - 17

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Charles Ross

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Weight	0.46 lbs
Dimensions	7.13 × 4.75 × 0.55 in
ISBN	9780851510422
Binding	Paperback, eBook (ePub & Kindle), Paperback & eBook (ePub & Kindle)
Topic	Jesus Christ
Original Pub Date	1888
Banner Pub Date	Apr 18, 2016
Page Count	288
Scripture	John
Format	Book

Book Description

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 amazed 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.

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	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 testifying 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

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Matthew Sullivan – May 16, 2019

A gem and beautiful exposition of the Lord’s upper room discourse and prayer. Ross’ preaching/writing is clear, solid, engaging, and very heart-touching. Same level of depth and sweetness as Puritan authors. Above all, it supplies a refreshing encounter with Jesus in what is probably the richest portion of John’s gospel (if not the whole NT). I was surprised how much I enjoyed it.