(12-22-19) Ptr. Lynard Molo
Messiah
Hebrew: Mashiach (anointed one or chosen one)
Greek: Christos
English: Christ
Jesus Christ: Jesus the Messiah
*John 3:16
"16 "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."
"What if God had not loved the world?"
"Without His love there would be no hope at all."
*Jeremiah 31:3b
"I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with loving-kindness."
"The greatest demonstration of His love is the Cross."
John 3:16
"16 "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."
"What if God had not given His Son?"
*Acts 4:12
"12 Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved."
*1 John 4:9
"9 This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him.
"Real loves demands giving."
John 3:16
"16 "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."
"What if God's offer of salvation were not to the "whoever"?"
John 3:16
"16 "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."
"What if God's offer were not based on faith alone?"
*Romans 3:23
"23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,
*Ephesians 2:8-9
"8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith--and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God--
9 not by works, so that no one can boast.
John 3:16
"16 "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."
John 3:16 is true!
God's love:
1. Gave
2. Forgive
3. Eternal Life
Our response:
1. Receive
2. Repent
3. Refocus
