THE LOVE OF GOD

Newsletter 140 May 17, 2008

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John 3:16-21 (King James Version)
Probably the best known verse of the entire Bible is John3:16. However only a few know John 3:17 or any of the following verses that we have included in this week's reading. They are equally important to us. Taken alone, out of its context, this favorite verse seems to promise salvation simply on the confession of faith in Christ, but the next verses add more light on the meaning of "believeth." The next line inserts another important thought. It is not Gods purpose to condemn, but to make a way of salvation available. That way is "through him." The Bible as a whole, even from the beginning, presents Jesus to be the Messiah, the Savior. The entire period in which Israel sacrificed burnt offerings was in anticipation of his sacrificial death for the whole world.

The animals were only an object lesson. It took the Son of God's death, burial, and resurrection to make it a reality. That sacrifice was once for all. He gave the Communion service as a memorial of what he had accomplished accomplished for us all. That message is "the GOSPEL," the GOOD NEWS for all. God loved everyone, what ever nation, race, or even pagan cult they come from, the door is open but only through Christ. Remember, He said, "I am the door, no man cometh unto the Father but by me."Faith in him is the first step.

16For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

17For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
18He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
19And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.
20For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved.
21But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.
There will be many who will be condemned. This is for the entire world. "for the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord God shall call. " Acts 2:39. condemned, in spite of His love for them. Why? because they do not believe, Like the spoiled child why rants, "I hate you," many do not honor or obey his simple command, presented by Peter the Apostle, "Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ, for the remission of your sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost." Acts 2:38.
Why did they reject him? "Because their deeds were evil." John 3:19. Evil cannot tolerate light.
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READ THE BIBLE THROUGH AGAIN IN 2009
MAY
17th. Sunday - 1 Samuel 5,6,7, John 10:21-42, Psalm 62
18th. Monday - 1 Samuel 8,9, John 11:1-27, Psalm 63
19th. Tuesday - 1 Samuel 10,11, John 28-57, Psalm 64
20th. Wednesday - 1 Samuel 12,13, John 12:1-22, Proverbs 12:14-28
21st. Thursday - 1 Samuel 14, John 12:23-50, Psalm 65
22nd. Friday - 1 Samuel 15,16, John 13, Psalm 66:1-10
23rd. Saturday - 1 Samuel 17, John 14, Psalm 66:11-20
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THIS WEEK'S SCRIPTURE
"He that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought of God."
John 4:21
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A LESSON FROM A LAWYER
Our research shows that out of a yearly income of at least $500,000, you give not a penny to charity. Wouldn't you like to give back to the community in some way?"

The lawyer mulled this over for a moment and replied, "First, did your research also show that my mother is dying after a long illness, and has medical bills that are several times her annual income?"

Embarrassed, the United Way rep mumbled, "Um ... no."

The lawyer interrupts, "or that my brother, a disabled veteran, is blind and confined to a wheelchair?"

The stricken United Way rep began to stammer out an apology, but was interrupted again.

"...or that my sister's husband died in a traffic accident," the lawyer's voice rising in indignation, "leaving her penniless with three children?!"

The humiliated United Way rep, completely beaten, said simply, "I had no idea..."

On a roll, the lawyer cut him off once again, "So if I don't give any money to them, why should I give any to you?"
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