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Discover the essence of real love through Jesus' death and resurrection as a sacrifice for our sins, offering eternal life to believers. Embrace the atonement that reconciles humanity to God, escaping eternal torment. Understand the choice between life and death, judgment day, and the final judgment. Explore the profound impact of God's love on our lives and the salvation it brings. This journey of faith is illuminated by the light of the Good News, guiding us towards eternal happiness.
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This is Love Jesus’ Death and Resurrection
I. Love Defined • This is real love – by the Apostle of Love • I John 4:9-10 • Not that we loved God, but He loved us • Sent His Son as a sacrifice to take away our sin • So we might have eternal life through Him
John 3:16 • God loved so much that He gave his only son • Everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life
II. Life or Death • John 3:17-21 • Eternal life • No judgment against anyone who believes • Romans 8:1 So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus. • Perish • Anyone who does not believe has been judged • Judgment based on rejection of the light
2 Corinthians 4:3-6 • People who are perishing – minds are blinded by Satan – unable to see the light of the Good News • God has made this light shine in our hearts • “Let there be light in the darkness”
Sin separates people from God and condemns them to eternal torment
Matthew 7 • V. 13-14 – the kingdom of God or hell
Hebrews 10:31 "It is a terrifying thing to fall into the hands of the living God."
III. Loved to Life • 1 John 2:2 He himself is the sacrifice that atones for our sins—and not only our sins but the sins of all the world. • 2 Corinthians 5:19 For God was in Christ, reconciling the world to himself, no longer counting people’s sins against them. And he gave us this wonderful message of reconciliation.
Atonement • Make satisfaction for man’s offenses • Satisfies the law and justice of God • Romans 6:23 – the wages of sin is death • 1 Corinthians 15:2-3 • This good news saves you • Christ died for our sins
Matthew 26:28 for this is my blood, which confirms the covenant between God and his people. It is poured out as a sacrifice to forgive the sins of many.