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For God so loved the world that He gave his only begotten son that whosoever believeth in Him would have everlasting life. John 3:16 (KJV)
(Please note I quote this verse in King James Version
because that is the way I learned it.)
What does this verse say to us?
For
God so loved the world,
God’s
motive was and still is love.
He loves
the world because He created it.
He gave
Our
heavenly Father chose to give us an incredibly special gift- His Son—Jesus. He did
not scold us, His children, nor did he punish us.
his
only begotten son
God gave us an incredibly special gift. He gave us a part of Himself. He shared His only Son with us—His children.
that whosoever believeth in Him
God
did this for anyone who would believe in Him. That tells us there is no time
requirement, people who trusted in God
when Jesus walked this earth and people who walk this planet today all are
recipients of His love.
would have
everlasting life.
Everlasting life is a reward
given to us by our Lord. He gives it to each of us for standing for Him,
obeying Him, and living for Him in all we do. We receive everlasting life when
we are taken home to
live with Jesus.
My favorite verse, and yes, I remember it best in the old KJV as well. Some things ought not to be tampered with! Wonderful analysis and explanation of this all important verse. Thank you for being a teacher friend. God bless you today dear Cecelia.
ReplyDeletePam: You are so right. Some things ought not be tampered with. Thank you for your very complimentary thoughts. Peace and blessings to you and yours.
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