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John 3:16
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I am afraid that we may have thought it is a "pity" love God have for us. The Bible is a divine romance of God and man. 
. God (Solomon) came to court man (country girl) as revealed in Song of Songs. Eventually, man became the corporate Bride of Christ (Shulamite = feminine form of Solomon).
. God (Solomon) came to court man (country girl) as revealed in Song of Songs. Eventually, man became the corporate Bride of Christ (Shulamite = feminine form of Solomon).
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TrevorL
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Howdy billwald,
Greetings.
John 3:16 (KJV): "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 "
This simply teaches me that faith is the means of salvation, and faith centred in the crucifixion, death and resurrection of God's only begotten Son.
As we were not physically present at the crucifixion, we rely on the report or preaching of the Apostles, and hearing their report, we believe, and this belief leads to repentance, and leading a life in conformity with Jesus Christ and him crucified and resurrected.
Isaiah 53:1 (KJV): "Who hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the LORD revealed?"
Romans 10:16-17 (KJV): "16 But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Esaias saith, Lord, who hath believed our report? 17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God."
Galatians 2:20 (KJV): "I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me."
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Trevor
Greetings.
Your statement confuses me, and is perhaps part of a larger theology. Looking at the verse in question:
John 3:16 (KJV): "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 "
This simply teaches me that faith is the means of salvation, and faith centred in the crucifixion, death and resurrection of God's only begotten Son.
As we were not physically present at the crucifixion, we rely on the report or preaching of the Apostles, and hearing their report, we believe, and this belief leads to repentance, and leading a life in conformity with Jesus Christ and him crucified and resurrected.
Isaiah 53:1 (KJV): "Who hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the LORD revealed?"
Romans 10:16-17 (KJV): "16 But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Esaias saith, Lord, who hath believed our report? 17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God."
Galatians 2:20 (KJV): "I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me."
Kind regards
Trevor
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