2026-05-03 For God so loved the world

Summary

The sermon focuses on John 3:16, emphasizing God's sovereign love for the elect, those chosen before the foundation of the world. It explains that God's love is unchanging and that salvation is secured through the giving of His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, for those who believe. The preacher clarifies that belief is a manifestation of being born again by the Holy Spirit, not a human-initiated act, and stresses the doctrine of substitution where Christ paid the penalty for sin. The message encourages trust in God's eternal love and the assurance of everlasting life for His children.