1 John 3:16 “The Golden Text of the Bible”. 2 John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him.

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1 John 3:16 “The Golden Text of the Bible”

2 John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

3 Introduction - John 3:16 One of many powerful texts of the Bible! One of many powerful texts of the Bible! Genesis 1:1 - Genesis 1:1 - “In the beginning” - TIME “In the beginning” - TIME “God” - FORCE “God” - FORCE “Created” - ACTION “Created” - ACTION “the heaven” - SPACE “the heaven” - SPACE “and the earth.” - MATTER “and the earth.” - MATTER Matt. 22:36-40; Eph. 4:4-6 Matt. 22:36-40; Eph. 4:4-6 John 3:16 is called the “golden text of the Bible.” John 3:16 is called the “golden text of the Bible.” Ps. 19:7-10; 119:72, 127; Pr. 8:10-12, 19; 16:16 Ps. 19:7-10; 119:72, 127; Pr. 8:10-12, 19; 16:16 The scope of this lesson will cover: The scope of this lesson will cover: False teaching refuted by John 3:16 False teaching refuted by John 3:16 Great things declared in John 3:16! Great things declared in John 3:16! Five Fundamental Facts of Science!

4 False Teaching Refuted by John 3:16

5 All isms Refuted By This Verse Denominationalism Denominationalism Atheism Atheism Calvinism Calvinism Unitarianism Unitarianism Agnosticism Agnosticism Don’t Believe ANY isms! – Colossians 2:8

6 What is an “ism”? A distinctive doctrine, system, or theory: “Formalism, by being an ‘ism,’ kills form by hugging it to death” Dictionary.com 1 : a distinctive doctrine, cause, or theory 2 : an oppressive and especially discriminatory attitude or belief: “we all have got to come to grips with our isms.” Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary

7 Denominationalism Denominationalism is the division of a religion into separate religious denominations. The term is particularly used in reference to the various Protestant schools of thought. Such as: Denominationalism is the division of a religion into separate religious denominations. The term is particularly used in reference to the various Protestant schools of thought. Such as:religious denominationsProtestantreligious denominationsProtestant The Pentecostals The Pentecostals The Baptists The BaptistsBaptists The Lutherans The LutheransLutherans The Methodists The MethodistsMethodists The Presbyterians The PresbyteriansPresbyterians The Seventh Day Adventists The Seventh Day Adventists The Mormons The Mormons The Jehovah’s Witnesses The Jehovah’s Witnesses “Christianity” or “Christendom” Denominational creeds allege that Christ died that God might love us. The Bible teaches that Jesus came to the earth and made salvation possible because God loved us (Rom. 5:8, 9).

8 John 3:16 Defeats Atheism “For God” Atheism: 1.the doctrine or belief that there is no God. 2. disbelief in the existence of a supreme being or beings. [Origin: 1580–90; < Gk áthe(os) godless + -ism]-ism Dictionary.com The scriptures declare that God is: Word “God” is found in 26 of the 31 verses of Genesis 1! Rom. 1:20 Found in 7 of the 21 verses of Revelation 22! Christ is declared in Revelation 22:21, the last verse of the Bible! The “Alpha and Omega” - Rev. 1:8, 11; 21:6; 22:13; Isa. 44:6; 48:12

9 John 3:16 Defeats Calvinism Calvinism: the theological system of (John) Calvin and his followers marked by strong emphasis on the sovereignty of God, the depravity of humankind, and the doctrine of predestination.Calvin TULIP Doctrine: Total Depravity - All babies are born into the world destined for hell. Inherit the sin of Adam. Unconditional Election - God had a predetermined master list of the saved before creation. This list cannot be changed. Limited Atonement - Christ did not die for all men but only those on the “saved list.” Irresistible Grace - God sends the Holy Spirit only those on the “saved list.” of the Saints - A child of God once saved, cannot be lost. Perseverance of the Saints - A child of God once saved, cannot be lost.

10 Tulip Doctrine Defeated By Scripture Total Inherited Depravity: Ezek. 18:20; Rom. 14:12; 2 Cor. 5:10; Jn. 5:28-29 Unconditional Election: Eph. 1:3-6; Rom. 8:29-30; Acts 10:34-35 Limited Atonement: Jn. 3:16; Heb. 2:9; 1 Tim. 2:3-6; 2 Pet. 3:9 Irresistible Grace: Gospel Saves - Rom. 1:15-17; 1 Cor. 4:15; 15:1-4; Jas. 1:18-21; 1 Pet. 1:23-25 One may resist - 2 Thess. 1:7-9; 2:13-14 Perseverance of the Saints: Jn. 15:1-7; 1 Cor. 10:12; Gal. 5:4; 2 Pet. 1:10; Heb. 3:12-14 " that whosoever believeth in him should not perish that whosoever believeth in him should not perish “…that whosoever believeth should not perish…”

11 Unitarianism Historic Unitarianism believed in the oneness of God and not the Christian doctrine of the triune nature of the Godhead (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit as Deity. Unitarians are characterized by some as being identified through history as free thinkers and dissenters, evolving their beliefs in the direction of rationalism and humanism. Historic Unitarianism believed in the oneness of God and not the Christian doctrine of the triune nature of the Godhead (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit as Deity. Unitarians are characterized by some as being identified through history as free thinkers and dissenters, evolving their beliefs in the direction of rationalism and humanism.GodChristianfree thinkers dissenters rationalismhumanismGodChristianfree thinkers dissenters rationalismhumanism Father, Son & Holy Spirit are separate personalities of Deity Father, Son & Holy Spirit are separate personalities of Deity God sent the Son – Jn. 3:17 God sent the Son – Jn. 3:17 The scriptures defeat this false doctrine: The scriptures defeat this false doctrine: Matt. 3:13-17; Jn. 14:16, 26; 15:26; 1 Jn. 5:6-8; Acts 5:1-4 Matt. 3:13-17; Jn. 14:16, 26; 15:26; 1 Jn. 5:6-8; Acts 5:1-4

12 Agnosticism Agnostic - 1 : a person who holds the view that any ultimate reality (as God) is unknown and probably unknowable; broadly : one who is not committed to believing in either the existence or the nonexistence of God or a god. Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary The scriptures defeat this false idea: Rom. 1:16-21; Acts 17:23-31; 1 Cor. 1:9-16; Ps. 33:4-8; 95:1-6; 104:1-5; Isa. 40:28; 42:5; Eccl. 12:1; Rev. 4:11

13 Great Things Declared in John 3:16

14 John 3:16 Declares… The greatest Power! “For God…” Jer. 32:17-18; Ex. 32:11; Jer. 51:15; Matt. 6:13; 9:1-6; 10:1; 22:29; 24:30; 28:19; Acts 1:1-8; 4:33; Rom. 1:1-4, 16; 1 Cor. 1:18; 2:4-5 God is declared as the greatest power! Rom. 1:20; Rev. 4:11; Isa. 55:8-9

15 John 3:16 Declares… The greatest Emotion! “...so loved…” 1 Jn. 3:16-17; 4:9; Eph. 2:1-7; 5:1-2; 1 Jn. 4:10-19; Rev. 1:5

16 John 3:16 Declares… The greatest Measure! “...the world…” He Loved all sinners-Christ died for all sinners! Not just those on the so called “saved list.” Rom. 3:23; 2 Cor. 5:14, 15; Rom. 5:12-17; 1 Tim. 2:4-6; Acts 10:34, 35; Gal. 3:26-29; Eph. 2:11-16, 18, 19; 3:6

17 John 3:16 Declares… The greatest Gift! “...that He gave…” God sent His Son to do the Father’s will: Jn. 3:17; Acts 3:26; Heb. 1:1-3; 1 Jn. 4:10 Christ did the Father’s will: Jn. 4:34; 5:30; 6:38-40; 17:4; 19:30 Christ was the Gift of God’s love: Jn. 4:10; Acts 2:38; Rom. 5:15-18; Eph. 2:1-6; 1 Jn. 4:14

18 John 3:16 Declares… The greatest Sacrifice! “...His only begotten Son…” Christ was the “lamb of God” Jn. 1:29, 36; Heb. 7:24-27; 9:24-28; 10:1-10

19 John 3:16 Declares… The greatest Invitation! “...that whosoever believeth… This refutes the “saved list” theory! “Whosoever” - “all, any, every, the whole:--all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as,…whosoever” - Strong Matt. 28:19-20; Acts 10:34-35; Gal. 3:26-28; Rev. 22:17; Matt. 11:28-30

20 John 3:16 Declares… The greatest Blessings! “...should not perish…” Perish means eternal loss or well-being! All spiritual blessings are “in Christ!” Eph. 1:3 Those who are not in Christ will perish! 2 Pet. 2:12; 2 Thess. 1:7-9

21 Spiritual Blessings Remission of sins - Acts 2:38 Washing away sins - Acts 22:16 Blood of Christ - Rom. 6:3-4 Become a New Creature - Rom. 6:5 Put on Christ - Gal. 3:26-27 Sanctified - Eph. 5:26 Cleansing - Eph. 5:26 A Child Of God - Gal. 3:26-27 Enter the Kingdom - Jn. 3:4 A Good Conscience - 1 Pet 3:21 The Church (Body) - Acts 2:47 The Name of Christ - Acts 4:12 Salvation - Mk. 16:16 Alien Sinner Baptism Stands Between The Alien Sinner and All Spiritual Blessings! “all spiritual blessings…in Christ” - “baptized into Christ” (Eph. 1:3; Gal. 3:27) All Spiritual Blessings All Spiritual Blessings In Christ

22 John 3:16 Declares… The greatest Reward! “...but have everlasting life.” The promise of eternal life is the ultimate spiritual blessing we seek: Rom. 6:23; 1 Tim. 6:12, 19; Tit. 1:1-2; 3:7; 1 Jn. 2:25; 5:11-13, 20; Jude 21 The “crown of life”: 2 Tim. 4:6-8; 1 Cor. 9:25; Jas. 1:12; Phil. 3:13-14; 1 Pet. 5:4

23 Conclusion John 3:16 declares: John 3:16 declares: The greatest Power The greatest Power - “For God…” The greatest Emotion The greatest Emotion - “..so loved…” The greatest Measure The greatest Measure - “…the world…” The greatest Gift The greatest Gift - “…that He gave…” The greatest Sacrifice The greatest Sacrifice - “…His only begotten Son…” The greatest Invitation The greatest Invitation - “…that whosoever believeth…” The greatest Blessings The greatest Blessings - “…should not perish…” The greatest Reward The greatest Reward - “…but have everlasting life.” Will you be a partaker of these great spiritual blessings provided by God’s Love?