The Greatest

The greatest city, the greatest wealth, the greatest opportunities, the greatest man, etc. John 3:16
Contained in these verses are three of the greatest things of all time and eternity.

I: The Greatest Gift Ever Given.
1. Men have given gifts that stagger this poor boys imagination. “The Prince of India and the diamond he gave the Queen of England.”
2. Great love behind this gift: “Greater love hath no man.” God loved so much!
3. His love did not stop short of action. True love gives of self. He gave his only son.
4. This gift of his son was to men that rebelled against God. (What would you have done)? John 1:1-
5. Only the death of His son could save a lost world in rebellion.

II: The Greatest Privilege.
1. If we ever get to Heaven it will be because He so loved that we became privileged people.
2. Whosoever will means those who will accept that love gift. No Restrictions but desire & action.
3. No privilege bestowed by man can compare.
4. The difference of life and death is in our choice.
5. Condemned — pardoned. These will not be condemned at a future date; they are now condemned to eternal death. (Crime, rejecting Christ). He divides now! “No condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus.” Rom. 8:1
6. Why will men remain under the condemnation of God? They love sin. Nicodemus came by night … Judas left by night…

III: The Greatest Promise.
1. Eternal life.
2. Sons of God.
3. Peace that passes understanding.
4. Name written in the Book of Life.