Tag: John 3:16

  • Jesus and eternal life – studying John 3:16-21

    Jesus and eternal life – studying John 3:16-21

    The result of belief  In John 3:16, Jesus says:  God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. One of the things that this verse teaches is that belief in the son is necessary. Our society really struggles with that idea. …

  • The love of God and john 3:16

    The love of God and john 3:16

     “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. –John 3:16:  It’s one of the best known and most beloved verses in the Bible. Still a verse that remains a part of popular culture.  In the 1970s and 80s, it…

  • John 3:16 and why it’s the greatest verse in the Bible

    John 3:16 and why it’s the greatest verse in the Bible

    Our era has twisted the meaning of love. The culture acts as though real love is accepting whatever someone wants to do. No matter if it’s sinful. No matter if it’s harmful. We call that love. I call it apathy. Love is a righteous God who would forgive people and give them heaven, and spare…

  • Political correctness shows why we need the gospel

    Last week, it was announced that Kevin Hart would host the Academy Awards in February. But then some Tweets were unearthed that used the word “gay” in a negative light. The Tweets were several years old, but as a result of the backlash, Hart withdrew from hosting the awards show two days later. I notice…

  • Easter: What’s it to you?

    “If Christ is risen – then nothing else matters. And if Christ is not risen – then nothing else matters.” -Jaroslav Pelikan On this Easter Sunday, we celebrate the most important event in human history. The resurrection of Jesus from the dead. I’m struck by the profundity of Pelikan’s quote. Because the resurrection of Jesus…