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John 3:16
John 3:16 is most likely the most known verse in the bible, and is quoted more than most other verses too. Even though I have read this verse and quoted this verse hundreds of times the meaning and importance is because more and more significant than before. Yet, what does this verse have to offer to the believer and more importantly the none believer? What more can we learn from this one verse? The power and significance of this one verse can and will change lives for many.
Let's examine the key words and phrases of John 3:16. The verse starts off
"For God so loved the WORLD". This phrase tells us that God loves every single person who has ever lived, is living, and will live. You cannot argue any different because it was said by Jesus, who is with God and is God. Next, Jesus says,
"that He (God) gave His only SON". What is so important about this statement? Look at it really close, and you will see. God gave up His one and only son, to be tortured, humiliated, and killed, for you and me. Wow! How important does that make you feel to know that? It should give you a feeling like none other, because I know it sure does me. So, why did God give up His only son? The next part of the verse will tell us why. Jesus then said,
"so that NO ONE should perish, but have eternal life." God does not intend for anyone of us to die and go to hell, instead He wants us to have everlasting life with Him in the kingdom of heaven.
What an awesome God we have! Can you even imagine what our Lord was feeling on that very day when His son Jesus was executed by the very people He intends to save from the fiery pits of hell? I cannot even start to imagine how devastating it was for He who saves us, but I am for ever more grateful for Him.
Today, I challenge you to thank God for His mercy and love He has for each and every one of us, and if you are not a Christian and would like to become a Christian; I encourage you to talk to someone you know that is a Christian, contact a local pastor, or contact me here on my blog. Most importantly we all should be extremely thankful to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for sacrificing Himself for us.
