God Gave
Introduction
16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. —John 3:16 (NKJV)
Before The Creation Of The World
9 Remember the former things long past, for I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is no one like Me, 10 Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times things which have not been done, saying, ‘My plan will be established, and I will accomplish all My good pleasure’. —Isaiah 46:9-10 (NASB)
24 “Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am, and to see my glory, the glory you have given me because you loved me before the creation of the world. —John 17:24 (NIV)
3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. 4 For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love 5 he predestined us for adoption to sonship through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will. —Ephesians 1:3-5 (NIV)
18 For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your ancestors, 19 but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect. 20 He was chosen before the creation of the world, but was revealed in these last times for your sake. —1 Peter 1:18-20 (NIV)
1 I have been sent to proclaim faith to those God has chosen and to teach them to know the truth that shows them how to live godly lives. 2 This truth gives them confidence that they have eternal life, which God—who does not lie—promised them before the world began. —Titus 1:1-2 (NLT)
Why Did God Give His Only Begotten Son:
“Only Begotten” = “Uniquely Born” or “One-Of-A-Kind Birth.”
1. To Demonstrate His
8 But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners. —Romans 5:8 (NLT)
2. To Extend
To Us
1 Once you were dead because of your disobedience and your many sins —Ephesians 2:1-8 (NLT).
4 But God is so rich in mercy, and he loved us so much.
8 God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God.
3. To
Us To Himself
22 Yet now he has reconciled you to himself through the death of Christ in his physical body. As a result, he has brought you into his own presence, and you are holy and blameless as you stand before him without a single fault. —Colossians 1:22 (NLT)
Conclusion
15 Thank God for this gift too wonderful for words! —2 Corinthians 9:15 (NLT)
19 You say you have faith, for you believe that there is one God. Good for you! Even the demons believe this, and they tremble in terror. —James 2:19 (NLT)
21 “Not everyone who calls out to me, ‘Lord! Lord!’ will enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Only those who actually do the will of my Father in heaven will enter. 22 On judgment day many will say to me, ‘Lord! Lord! We prophesied in your name and cast out demons in your name and performed many miracles in your name.’ 23 But I will reply, ‘I never knew you. Get away from me, you who break God’s laws.’ —Matthew 7:21-23 (NLT)
My Next Steps:
- Register for Starting Point
- Register for We Believe
- Take the Family Night Challenge – October 1, 6:00pm – 10:00pm (No TV/Devices).
- Commit to participate in the Family Household Water Baptism
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