1 Corinthians 13:4
June 12, 2023
FEAST OF SAINT ANTHONY OF PADUA, PRIEST AND DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH – 13th JUNE
June 13, 2023
THE 12th OF JUNE
“GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD THAT HE GAVE HIS ONLY SON”
“For God so loved the world, that He gave his only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.” – John 3:16-17
Are we truly aware of the greatness of God’s love for the world? Do we really understand how much Father God and His Son, sacrificed to save us all? “Thayer’s Greek Lexicon” explains the original word “kosmos” that is translated “world” as it is used in the above verses as: “the world, the universe, particularly the inhabitants of the earth, men, the human race.” So Jesus did not die for the universe, but for the people of the physical world.
This earth and universe will be destroyed and there will be a new earth and heaven for eternity. But humans will either live forever or will be damned for all eternity. The saved ones will be with God, living forever, and those who rejected Jesus and His salvation, will be spiritually dead, as they will be separated from God, damned and suffering forever.
At His first coming, Jesus did not come to judge the world. He first came to save it! He suffered tremendous torture and physically died, paying for our sins, so that we may live and be with Him forever.
Salvation is a personal choice. Jesus will never force anyone to become His. If you never made a real decision to follow Jesus, you may ask Him now to become Your Lord and forgive your sins.
Salvation is a personal choice. Jesus will never force anyone to become His. If you never made a real decision to follow Jesus, you may ask Him now to become Your Lord and forgive your sins.
SUGGESTED PRAYER
Thank You so very much dear Father for sending Your Son to redeem us. Because Jesus died in my place, I invited Him to be the Lord of my life and live for Him, I will not perish, but will have eternal life. I am so sorry dear Lord for all my sins that caused Your pain and death on the cross. Thank You Holy Spirit so very much for convicting me of sin and giving me a new birth through which I can live for Jesus. Glory and honor to Your Holy Name, Lord Jesus for redeeming me and giving me a glorious hope and future. Amen
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