That We May Be Redeemed

"Christ is the Son of God who died for the redemption of sinners and resurrected after three days. This is the greatest truth in the universe. I die because of my belief in Christ."  - Watchman Nee

"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."  -John 3:16

One of the most well-known verses from Scriptures is John 3:16, and rightly so. The powerful impact of this single verse has long been called attention to by many important figures of Christianity.

As an example, Martin Luther, the seminal figure in the Protestant Reformation called these words of Christ, "the Bible in miniature," for example. Also, this specific verse has been referred to as "the epitome of the Bible." The sheer number of similar praise from others is quite overwhelming.

There is one thing for certain, and I feel that most would agree with me on this, that these significant words compose a marvelously, far-reaching sentence that sweeps us up and carries us to the very apex of truth.

Within this telling and meaningful statement lie the essential, fundamental truths of redemption. If I could choose one, single verse from the Bible; this would be it.

While other truths abound within the pages of the Bible, they are secondary to the words contained in John 3:16. These words are vital; they are paramount. And therefore they must be preached if Christ is preached.

If there's any inspirational, reinvigorating, saving power in Christianity, it can be found here. By reading, studying, and meditating on just this one, forceful sentence we are in essence honing in, or fixating on the whole plan of God's redemptive love.

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7; Galatians 2:20; Colossians 1:14; Romans 10:10; Psalm 107:2

Prayer: I know that my Redeemer lives, and at the last he will stand upon the earth. And after my skin has been thus destroyed, yet in my flesh I shall see God, amen.   - Job 19:25-26


Have a blessed Monday!

Hailey