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- If we peel back the layers of myth and tradition, it appears that the historical Jesus didn’t preach the soul's journey to heaven or hell as many might expect. As an apocalyptic Jew, Jesus proclaimed the imminent coming of God’s kingdom, the Judgment Day, and the bodily resurrection.
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When Jesus says, "I give them eternal life, and they shall not perish" (v. 28), he means very bluntly that there are two eternal destinies. The one is eternal life, which comes to those who hear his voice and follow him.
Aug 5, 2024 · The concept of eternal life in the Christian tradition didn’t originate with the historical Jesus. As discussed earlier, Jesus didn’t preach about eternal life in heaven or hell. Instead, he focused on the imminent establishment of God's Kingdom on Earth and the bodily resurrection of the dead.
- God. “For God so loved. . . .” There is no reason to think that Jesus means any other God than the God of the Old Testament. He is the all-powerful Creator and Sustainer of the universe.
- World. “For God so loved the world. . . .” The most common meaning for world in John is the created and fallen totality of mankind. John 7:7: “The world cannot hate you, but it hates me because I testify about it that its works are evil.”
- Gave. “For God so loved the world, that he gave. . . .” Two things need to be said about this giving. One is that it is a giving from heaven. And the other is that it is a giving, not just to come to earth, but to die.
- Son. “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son. . . .” Muslims and others stumble over the idea of God having a Son. So let me say a few things that are crystal clear in John’s Gospel, even though mysterious.
- The Biblical Context of John 3:16
- Why Did Jesus Use An Old Testament Reference to Explain His Point?
- “For God So Loved The World” Is A Picture of Love
- “For God So Loved The World” Is The First Part of God’s Rescue Plan
- "For God So Loved The World" He Sent His One and only Son to Save
Let’s take a look at that verse now. It reads, “For God so loved the world,” or, as the NLT puts it, “This is how God loved the world: He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life.” There’s so much to unpack in those words, but first, we need to understand the historical and literary context surro...
To illustrate the point further to Nicodemus, Jesus referenced the bronze snake Moses raised in the wilderness, back when the Israelites wandered in the desert vacillating between rebellion and repentance (Num. 21:4-9). As recorded in the Book of Numbers, a book Nicodemus would have been extremely familiar with, the Israelites chose rebellion and w...
John 3:16 follows this rich and theologically dense explanation of sin and salvation. “This,” Jesus said, “is how much God loves you. He sent you Me” (paraphrased). In Christ, we see a love so intense, so sacrificial, so incomprehensible, it makes all human expressions seem frivolous in comparison. The words Jesus spoke likely didn’t make much more...
Jesus came so that, though we were guilty and tarnished by sin, we could receive forgiveness and pardon for all we’d done or will do. Because of Jesus, we can have peace with God the Father, be adopted as His child, and empowered by the Holy Spirit to live, fully, in His freedom. Christ’s life and death were prophesied and the gift of salvation pro...
God sent Christ for one reason only, and here’s why: “So that everyone who believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life.” We receive God’s free gift of eternal life through faith, by believing Jesus is who He says He is—the sinless Son of God who paid for the world’s sins—and did what He said He did—died in our place to grant us entrance i...
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Jan 29, 2020 · Jesus preached the best news the world has ever heard with an invitation FOR people to turn from sin, trust him, and have their lives changed forever! Jesus started with the wonderful news that the deliverance broken humanity had been waiting for so long had finally arrived.
Oct 13, 2023 · We are promised eternal life. John 3:16 affirms who Jesus is, why he came to earth, and what belief in him results in. This verse depicts how great God’s love for the world is that he would be willing to offer up his son for us, which was an enormous sacrifice on God’s part.
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Oct 24, 2024 · Jesus transformed views on death and the afterlife, reframing death as a transition to eternal life rather than a fearful end. This gave his followers courage in the face of persecution and continues to provide hope and purpose for many.
