John 3:16
16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.”
It is important to go back to basics. The beginning point of Christianity is simply an admission: Jesus, I need you to save me. John 3:16 serves as the most basic introduction to Christianity that many have. And for good reason, it says the Gospel in a very brief and attractive way. Because of God’s great love, He acted toward us in the most sever and generous way by giving His Son who can become salvation for those who believe.
While that verse can be the entrance to Christianity, don’t leave it behind as you move through the life of a Christian. It’s been said, “The gospel is not the ABCs of Christianity but the A through Z of Christianity.” In that one word, gospel, we have what we need to continue living for Him through disease, disaster, and just the deadening totally stop our society seems to have made. Cling to Him today remembering that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life.
Prayer prompt: Lord, let me meditate on your love, your salvation, and the hand that has reached out to bring me to You.