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Central Text: John 3:16
“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
Walking in the Light Together as a Community
The gospel is not an individualistic message; it is an invitation to walk together in the light of God’s love. God’s love calls us to live in community—sharing, encouraging, and building one another up.
When we truly understand God’s love, we seek to reflect that love to others. There is no room for selfishness or indifference.
🔹 Key Verse: “For God so loved the world…” (John 3:16)
This shows us that God’s love was given for all. By accepting it, we are called to live as a faith community, loving as He loves.
The Purpose of Love
God loved the world
The purpose of God’s love is to redeem us, save us, and make us partakers of His glory. Even before the cross, Jesus loved humanity with eternal love (John 13:1). It was not a temporary affection—it was an eternal commitment.
Hebrews 2:3 reminds us of the greatness of this salvation: we cannot neglect such a costly and complete love. God’s love calls us to leave behind what the world offers (1 John 2:15–17) and embrace a Christ-centered life.
🔹 Key Verses:
“Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end.” – John 13:1
“How shall we escape if we ignore so great a salvation?” – Hebrews 2:3
“This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters.” – 1 John 3:16
“Do not love the world or anything in the world…” – 1 John 2:15–17
The Sacrificial Gift of Love
God’s love is not just words—it is action. It is a love that gave itself. Jesus offered Himself as a sacrifice, the greatest gift of all. That act not only paid for our sins, but gave us access to a living and eternal relationship with the Father.
🔹 How are we responding to that gift?
Are we living with gratitude and surrender, or have we grown accustomed to His love?
A love like Christ’s deserves our total surrender.
The Reach of Love
God’s love has no limits. John 3:16 reveals that His love is not exclusive but inclusive:
“…that whoever believes in Him…”
No one is outside the reach of His love. Neither our past, nor our sins, nor our social or cultural background are obstacles.
🔹 Key Verse:
“…that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” – John 3:16
Final Application:
Live out God’s love every day.
Share it with others.
Remember that we were saved by love—and we are called to live by that same love.
Prayer:
Lord, thank You for Your undeserved love, for giving Your Son for me. Help me to walk in Your light, to live in community, and to treasure the gift of Your salvation every day. Teach me to love as You love. Amen.
Sincerely, Pastor Guillermo Ayala