Weekly Devotional

September 19, 2024

The Morning After Devotional:
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.  

One of the doctrines of the church central to our eternal existence is Salvation. Unfortunately, in speaking to Christians about salvation, it’s obvious that many lack a clear understanding. John, in this passage, provides clarity regarding these issues. First, he shares the (Origin of Salvation), “for God so loved the world”. Here the scripture teaches that salvation originates from God’s divine love. Secondly, John identifies the (Offering for Salvation), “that He gave His only begotten Son”. Here and throughout the repletion of scripture, we find evidence suggesting that Christ was an offering from God to save humanity. Given that, John concludes by sharing the (Objective of Salvation), “that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life”. John declares and agrees with the whole of scripture that God’s objective was and is that all be saved. Inasmuch as all the above is true, let’s use our clarity to convince others of the love that God has for all. Until the next time, may the love of God reign in our hearts. 

G. L. Sanders
Senior Pastor, Mercy Seat M. B.  Church