“For God so loved the world...” (Billy Russell, 6/7/20)

2020-08-07

Playing Favorites “For God so loved the world...” "For God loved the world in this way: He gave His One and Only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life.” (Jn.3:16, CSB) This is the most well known verse in all the Bible. This beloved verse teaches us so much about our great God, the Gospel message, and the ministry of the Lord Jesus. May we know it so well we can be encouraged by it, and share it’s truth widel...

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“For God so loved the world...”

"For God loved the world in this way: He gave His One and Only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life.” (Jn.3:16, CSB)

This is the most well known verse in all the Bible. This beloved verse teaches us so much about our great God, the Gospel message, and the ministry of the Lord Jesus. May we know it so well we can be encouraged by it, and share it’s truth widely and gladly!

What God’s Love Is Like

God’s love is unconditional and universal- “For God so loved the world”

God’s love is based on His unchanging character and is available to all.

God’s love is generous and sacrificial- “He gave His One/Only Son...”

(cf. Gen.22:2)

God’s love is purposeful and accessible- “so that everyone who believes

in Him...”- the “whosoever” invitation is a response to God’s love.

Believe= trust, put confidence in, give allegiance to Jesus.

God’s love is just and gracious- “will not perish but have eternal life.”

The just penalty of death is waived to whoever believes in Jesus!

Our response to God’s love gives life!

The merciful gift of life eternal is given to those who believe in Jesus.