John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish… I. ITS ORIGIN IN THE LOVE OF GOD, which will appear after we consider that — 1. Man by nature is in a state of degradation and spiritual death by reason of sin. 2. The essential means of salvation is the free gift of God. II. THE MANIFESTATION OF THIS LOVE. Observe — 1. The gift. 2. The faithfulness of the Father in this transaction. 3. The part which the Son took in this stupendous work. 4. The necessity of this gift. III. THE MEANS BY WHICH WE BECOME PERSONALLY INTERESTED IN THIS GIFT. 1. There must be repentance. 2. There must be faith. (J. Gaskin, M. A.) Parallel Verses KJV: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. |
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