AM Scripture Reading: John 3.9-18

This Morning’s Sermon:

Brent T. Willey

WHAT MAKES JOHN 3.16 GREAT?

Introduction:

1. If Matthew 7.12 can be properly identified as the “golden rule,” then John 3.16 should be classified as the “golden text.”
2. No single verse provides everything we need to know about life and godliness, which is why God has given to us “all Scripture” (2 Tim. 3.16-17). But there are standout verses…
3. What makes John 3.16 great?

“For God” – the Greatest Giver

“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill ….toward men!” (Luke 2.14).

“So Loved” – the Greatest Motive

“But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that …while we were still sinners, Christ died for us” (Rom. 5.8).

“The World” – the Greatest Number

“For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared …to all men” (Titus 2.11).

“That He Gave” – the Greatest Act

“Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s …life for his friends” (John 15.13).

“His Only Begotten Son” – the Greatest Gift

“Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift” (2 Cor. 9.15).

“That Whosoever” – the Greatest Invitation

“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and …I will give you rest” (Matt. 11.28).

“Believes in Him” – the Greatest Response

“I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God” (Acts 8.37).

“Should Not Perish” – the Greatest Deliverance

“The Lord is…not willing that any should perish but that …all should come to repentance” (2 Pet. 3.9).

“But Have Everlasting Life” – the Greatest Reward

“Enter into the joy of the Lord” (Matt. 25.21,23).

Conclusion: Make the greatest response to God’s greatest gift today!