Eternal Savior Love of God

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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 (ESV)

Jesus speaks to Nicodemus, who comes to him in the night. He says to Jesus that he has come from God, because no one can do the signs he does unless God is with him. 

Jesus speaks illustrated in such a way that Nicodemus thinks about it and asks questions, which Jesus answers with a clear message. He speaks:

• of God's love
• of faith
• of eternal life

Anyone who reads John 3:16 will be reminded of three other biblical passages:

But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8 (ESV)

 He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things? Romans 8:32 (ESV)

In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him. 1. John 4:9 (ESV)


1. The all-giving savior love

The apostle Paul says of himself:

Though formerly I was a blasphemer, persecutor, and insolent opponent. But I received mercy because I had acted ignorantly in unbelief, 1. Timothy 1:13 (ESV)

If we are summoned to court today because of a guilt, we have to pay the entire debt.

But Jesus exonerated us of all guilt. How could he not give us everything with him? Romans 8:32b. A righteous man went to the cross for our unrighteousness, and exonerated us from all guilt.

His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to[3] his own glory and excellence,[4]. 2. Peter 1:3 (ESV)

There are countless promises, for every situation in life:

• The power to overcome evil every day.
• The Holy Spirit, who is given to us as Comforter, Advocate, Witness, and Comforter.
• There is Jesus who says: I am with you always.

2. God's Eternal Love

That whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. 
John 3:16b (ESV)

Is there life after death?

A brain specialist says: "For me as a physician, death is dead. There is no wandering soul in any state, any more than there is a hell or a heaven."

John says: "He who believes in the Son has eternal life.

The brain researcher may have researched a lot of what goes on in our heads, perhaps he has received awards for his research. But he has neither seen nor experienced eternal life. By his statement he makes it clear that he does not believe in the Son of God.

3. Thank God

The power of His love gives us a new chance every day to repent and reciprocate God's love. Have we already thanked Him today for the fact that Jesus died for us as a sacrificial lamb, that He bore away our guilt and sin?

Those who believe in Jesus have already arrived in the new life with God. Forgiveness and new beginnings are possible at any time on this path.

Let yourself be called, your future will be eternal life, in glory with God our Heavenly Father, with Jesus Christ and many thousands of angels.

Author: Egon Waechter
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