I like to quote John 3:16 to show how much GOD loves us. Who doesn’t like to share good news? Besides, it’s GOD who is sacrificing for us, and all we must do is believe and receive. But look what follows.
The next verse tells us that GOD didn’t send JESUS to condemn the world, but to save it. So, what about the unbelievers? “He 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.” (John 3:18 KJV). That means all unbelievers are lost and going to Hell if they don’t repent (change directions) before they die. That’s a warning that His offer expires when you die!
How could a GOD who “so loved the world” send anyone to Hell? GOD made a way of escape, but they choose not to take it. “And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved” (John 3:19-20 KJV). The “god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them” (2 Cor 4:4 KJV).
What am I supposed to do? Let them see GOD’s love in you. Don’t give up! Pray that GOD’s mercy and the power of the HOLY SPIRIT will open their blinded eyes and bring them to JESUS before it’s too late!
Wayne Lance – That’s Good News to Share!