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"26 Words" (John 3:16)
Originally Delivered: June 13, 2010
Message Length: 30 min.
Abstract - Pastor Don admits this is his first message directly on John 3:16.  As a first step in our Christian walk this is the verse we typically first learn. 

Which of you as a parent would deny forgiveness of your child when requested?  In this question your act of forgiveness is in response to the request.  In the case of God he sent his Son as atonement prior to your asking.  Now that is love at it's grandest!

In this passage of John 3:16, and in today's message, we see how God showed us His "Greatest Love", freely gave His "Greatest Gift", demonstrated His "Greatest Faith", and gave us the "Greatest Life", eternal life.

Message Outline

Introduction:

John 3:16 is often referred to as 26 words that will change your world. Or 26 words that can “rock” your world.

#I         The Greatest love.

a.       For God so loved the world.

b.      God the Father took the initiative in loving us.

c.       I John 4: 9-11

#II        The Greatest gift.

a.       God gave His one and only Son.

b.      The cost of the gift can be a reflection of love.

#III      The Greatest faith.

a.       Who so ever believes in Him.

b.      Ephesians 2:1-8

#IV      The Greatest life.

a.       Shall not perish, but have eternal life.

b.      Our life is so important to Him.

Conclusion:

            The Father’s forgiveness

            I Corinthians 15:51-58