the greatest gift_of_all

For GodThe Greatest

Lover

• God is love! 1 John 4:8

• By his graciousness he had such a great love for us. Ephesians 2:4-7

So LovedThe Greatest

Degree

• Amazing degree of love…– While still sinners… Romans 5:6-10

• He loved us first! 1 Jn. 4:9-10– We should love him limitlessly! 1 Jn. 4:19

The WorldThe Greatest

Company

• All human souls… John 3:17– God wants all to be saved! 1 Timothy 2:3-4

That He GaveThe Greatest Act

• Much like Abraham… Hebrews 11:17-19

• Many are stingy, but not God!

• He richly gives us all things to enjoy 1 Timothy 6:17

• We need to be giving too! Acts 20:35

His Only Begotten SonThe Greatest Gift

• He does what nothing/no one else can do.

Hebrews 10:4, 11; Rev. 1:5; Acts 22:16– Redemption & Forgiveness of sins! Eph. 1:7

• Jesus never breaks. Heb. 13:8

• Affordable: His gift is free to us. Romans 3:24; 6:23

That Whosoever The Greatest Opportunity

• Available to all mankind!– Jesus died for all of us… 2 Cor. 5:14– God reaches out to all of us here… Eph. 2:13-

18; 1 Cor. 12:13

BelievethThe Greatest

Simplicity

• It’s the first response step to salvation– Must believe to be saved. Heb. 11:6– If you believe not, you’re condemned already.

John 3:18– You either believe or you don’t – it’s that

simple of a choice. Acts 28:24ff

In HimThe Greatest

Attraction

• Now Jesus draws all people unto Himself. Numbers 21:9; John 3:14; 12:32-33

• The cross of Christ is the attraction. 1 Corinthians 2:2

• Its message is God’s power. Romans 1:16

Should Not PerishThe Greatest

Rescue

• He’s ready to rescue you. Luke 19:10

• Jesus Saves! 1 John 4:14

• Can be saved from death and sin! Romans 8:1-2

But Have Everlasting Life

The Greatest Possession

• Promised to be our possession. 1 John 2:25

• Our inheritance in heaven… 1 Peter 1:4

• It’s an eternal inheritance… Hebrews 9:15

• Our soul’s salvation is priceless! Mt. 16:26– Jesus gave His life (The greatest price! 1 Cor.

6:20; Acts 20:28) so we could have eternal life!

What Have You Given To Christ This Season?

• Will you now live for Him since he died for you? 2 Cor. 5:15

• Be saved by dedicating your life to Christ in becoming a Christian. Heb. 5:9

` ` Hear. Romans 10:17

Believe. Mark 16:16

Repent. Acts 2:38

Confess Jesus. Acts 8:37

Be Baptized. Acts 22:16