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Winston Eric Reed's avatar

Well-written and so needed.

John 3:16,36.

“Everlasting life”, shall not perish”

“Has life”, “does not have life”

John Chapter 3 is my go to when I minister in the jail. Easy for most anyone to understand. Both realities of Heaven and Hell included. Evangelization must always include both. Leaving out the “the wages of sin is death” makes “but the free gift of God is eternal life” Christian-ease, a watered down gospel.

The Word Before Me's avatar

Powerful reminder that John 3:16 isn’t just a feel-good phrase. It’s the full scope of God’s love and justice. The gift of Christ calls for trust, not just admiration, and shows the depth of mercy for the undeserving.

Lynn busby's avatar

Yes!! The truth trumpeted! Thank you!

Dutchmn007's avatar

The culture tries to water it down to make it “agreeable” (for lack of a better term) to the masses, but - as it says in Scripture- Christ came with a sword to divide. it’s not gray but starkly black & white; there’s a wrong side & a right side & the two shall never meet.

Constance's avatar

Thank you for breaking it down like that! It was Gods perfect timing to read this right now.

Robert's avatar

Thank you, sir. I didn't know.

Monica's avatar

I like how you broke down the verse like that. Thank you.

Michael ODonnell's avatar

Amen brother! Very well said!

Myra Doyle's avatar

John 3:16 is the WORD of God ,--the Bible---condensed