Scripture Sunday

John 3:16

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.

The most quoted verse in the Bible is John 3:16. It's also one of the first verses you probably  memorized as a child. It seems so elementary, yet so powerful!

Now that I am a mother, and have a son of my own, this verse is that much more amazing. God loved this world, full of sinners, so much that he willingly gave his Son to die for us so we could be in Heaven with Him one day. His only son! I don't know that I could willingly allow Eli to die for a bunch of sinners. Could you give your son up?

God knew we were sinners and could not enter a perfect and sinless Heaven the way we were. So He gave the ultimate sacrifice so we could have the opportunity to be with Him throughout all eternity.

This verse also states that all we have to do as sinners is believe on Him and we will receive everlasting life. That's it - just believe. No works are involved! God gave us the simplest yet most wonderful gift - we just have to believe and accept it.

If you have any questions on how you can accept this great gift, please feel free to contact me. I'd love to share the wonderful love of God with you!