Read to explain the disciples' shared glory as miracle-working power exercised in Jesus' name after his ascension.
Scripture spotlight
John 14:12-14
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12 Most assuredly I tell you, he who believes in me, the works that I do, he will do also; and greater works than these will he do; because I am going to my Father. 13 Whatever you will ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 14 If you will ask anything in my name, I will do it.
Quoted to explain that believers share a derivative glory in miracle-working through Jesus's name, distinct from his eternal glory with the Father.
Used to explain that true believers can do works in Jesus' name and even ask Jesus directly in prayer, rebutting a mistaken reading of Matthew 7 and reinforcing Jesus' divine authority.
Used to argue that Jesus invited believers to ask him for things after his departure, implying divine prerogatives such as hearing and answering prayer.
The host later identified this passage as the context for 'greater works,' arguing Jesus there claims divine prerogatives such as answering prayer in his own name.