Jan. 14, 2024

“Truth and Consequences”
John 3:16
Central Idea: The love of God saves us from the most serious of
consequences.
I. Truth - The love of God saves us (John 3:16) - Part 1
• “God” - took the ________________ in providing salvation
• “loved” - is the ________________ of God
• “world” = __________
• “gave” - brings out the idea of ________________
• “His only begotten son” - ________, one of a _______, one & only
• “whoever believes in Him”
• whoever = ____
• believe - trust, have faith - this is a ____________
• in him = Jesus is the _________ of our faith
• “shall not perish” - This phrase denies a ________________
• perish = to render _________, to _________
II. Consequences - Those who do not believe in Jesus will ________.
1. Hell is a place of ______________ existence (Revelation 20:11-15)
2. There are no ____________ chances in hell (Hebrews 9:27)
• All people die - After death comes _______________
3. Hell is _____________ (Matthew 25:46 & Revelation 20:10)
• The eternal punishment of the wicked is _______________ to
the eternal life of the righteous.
4. Hell is a place of ___________
• ________ (Revelation 20:10, 14-15)
• total _______________ from God (2 Thessalonians 1:9)
I. Truth - The love of God saves us (John 3:16) - Part 2
• “but have eternal life”
• “but” - a __________ contrast
• “have” = “have now and ___________”
• contrast between ruin and eternal life
• There is either perishing or life - no other ____________
Application:
1. ____________ so that you can receive God’s gift of eternal life.
• There are only two choices presented
1. Believe so that you will ______ perish.
2. Don’t believe, you most certainly ______ perish.
2. Be __________ in “advancing Jesus conversations” with people.
• __________ the good news of John 3:16
• _______ people understand the truth and consequences.
• _______ for the people you would love to see come to Christ.
• “Praying for 6” card