In this episode of our "Good Question" series, we explore the profound love and sacrifice behind Jesus' death.
Key points:
- John 3:16 reveals God's motivation for sending Jesus - His great love for the world
- God's love explains why He allows time for people to repent and be saved
- The Bible depicts God as not immune to suffering, but willing to enter into it with us
- The pastor shares a personal story of witnessing a drowning and grappling with the urge to jump in and help
- He realizes that while he could not bring himself to send his own son into the dangerous waters, this is exactly what God the Father did
- Jesus willingly "jumped in" to the waters of death, knowing it would cost Him His life
- The Father sending His Son to die in our place is an unthinkable act of sacrificial love
The incredible truth of the Gospel is that God the Father sent His only Son into the world to suffer and die, so that we might be forgiven and have eternal life. This is the depth of love that motivates the central act of Christianity - the Cross.
Join us next time as we further explore the profound implications of Christ's death and resurrection in our "Good Question" series.
