The Book of John: Come and See God's Love

Sunday we consider probably the most famous verse in the Bible, John 3:16. You can probably quote it without thinking about it. Have you ever considered it in its context? Jesus is explaining to Nicodemus the Spirit’s regeneration to life. Faith in Jesus, the Son of God, is evidence of the Spirit’s work. Just as Moses called people to look to the bronze serpent for healing, whoever looks to Jesus in faith is given eternal life. Then comes verse sixteen, “For God…” Notice the first word, “for.” This word connects these two sections.

 In this paragraph, John makes it clear that God sent Jesus to rescue the world (sinners), not to condemn it. In fact, the world already stands condemned because it hasn’t believed and rejected Jesus because it is evil. Evil people, dead in their transgressions and sins, avoid exposure by the Light. The verdict is that they can’t come to the light unless the Spirit of God grants them new birth. But all who have been “born again” are comfortable in the presence of God because God is present with them.

Join us Sunday as we consider the grace of God for us.