1. John 3:16 Experiencing God, Embracing People!

2. “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” [TNIV] “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” [TNIV] John 3:16….

3. Only one sentence …. twenty-six words … YET packed with so much truth! Only one sentence …. twenty-six words … YET packed with so much truth!

6. “For God so loved the world …..” [TNIV] “For God so loved the world …..” [TNIV] John 3:16a….

7. The Greek word for “ world ” (kosmos) is defined as “the ungodly multitude; the whole mass of men alienated from God, and therefore hostile to the cause of Christ.” The Greek word for “ world ” (kosmos) is defined as “the ungodly multitude; the whole mass of men alienated from God, and therefore hostile to the cause of Christ.”

8. … is not based on our spiritual condition or our moral predisposition. … is not based on our behavior or our attitude toward Him.

9. for mankind is universal and unconditional. for mankind is universal and unconditional. He loves everyone!

10. This is one of the things that sets Him apart from every other gods held up by every other world religion.

12. “…. that he gave...” [TNIV] John 3:16b….

13. “For this is how God loved the world...” [ESV] “For this is how God loved the world...” [ESV] John 3:16b….

14. How did God love us? He loved us by….

15. God shows us that TRUE LOVE …. God shows us that TRUE LOVE …. has nothing to do with what you can do for me, BUT everything to do with what I can do for you.

17. “… his one and only ….” [TNIV] John 3:16c….

18. God was WILLING to give the only one he had. God was WILLING to give the only one he had.

19. “The power and passion of God’s love comes across, not through a supposed special meaning of the Greek word involved, but through the length to which God was willing to go for the sake of the world.” Someone said this….

20. Why is the LOVE of God “valuable”? It’s because He gave His “one and only” to us.

22. “… Son ….” [TNIV] John 3:16d….

23. God’s love was made manifest in this world through the person of Jesus Christ the only Son of the God the Father.

24. To most people in the world today, Jesus Christ is truly forgotten. It is our job as Christians – as God’s ambassadors – to help them remember!

25. Because…. it was made manifest through a person – JESUS CHRIST it is bestowed on a person – YOU!

27. “…. that whoever believes in him...” [TNIV] “…. that whoever believes in him...” [TNIV] John 3:16e….

28. The really good news about GOD’S LOVE is that it is not limited to a selected few. The really good news about GOD’S LOVE is that it is not limited to a selected few.

29. The LOVE OF GOD is accessible to “whoever believes in” Jesus – the only Son of God. The LOVE OF GOD is accessible to “whoever believes in” Jesus – the only Son of God. …. to the average, ordinary person like you and me!

31. “…. should not perish...” [TNIV] John 3:16f….

32. God’s goal in sending His Son from heaven to earth was to… show you His love draw you into a love relationship with Himself.

33. Jesus did not come into the world in order to rebuke you. He came to rescue you!

35. “…. but have eternal life...” [TNIV] John 3:16g….

36. As a result of God’s love each of us can have an eternal life. That’s the BENEFIT!