Joh 3:16 For God so
loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth
in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his
Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might
be saved.
We have arrived at what
is probably the most quoted passage in all of Scripture. We have seen it at
virtually every major sporting event as people in the stands wave placards
trying to get the camera’s attention, hoping that a viewer might see John 3:16,
and look it up!
Of course, the stands
are empty now, but when the sporting events kick in again, how about starting
out by letting that one person in with the Jn 3:16 placard! Lord knows it’s
what this country needs more than anything!
One of the things that
makes this verse so special is it gives us glimpses of God’s character that
many have missed. Many have this idea of a God who waits in heaven to swat
people every time they make a mistake! That’s why Pharisees like Nicodemus had
all these silly laws, trying to safeguard themselves from being swatted!
But this passage paints
an entirely different picture. This passage says that God loves and gives to
the utmost! So much love that He gave His only begotten Son to die on the
cross, to pay the wages of sin that we all deserve! He desires for men not to be
swatted, but have everlasting life and fellowship with Him!
He didn’t send Jesus into
this world to swat sinners, but rather to save them from being swatted.
Oh, and don’t miss the “whosoever!”
The door of salvation is open to all who put their faith in this love of God! All who receive the gift of Jesus as their
Lord and Savior!
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