John 3:16
I. God gave His Son
A. Because He loved us 1John 4:9-10
B. He loved us first 1John 4:19
C. He loved us while we were still sinners Romans 5:8, Ephesians 2:4-5
D. He made His own Son sin for us 2Corinthians 5:21
II. Jesus gave His life
A. He came to the world to die Matthew 20:28
B. No one made Him die or forced Him to give His life John 10:17-18, Ephesians 5:2
C. He died for us when we were ungodly and without strength to save ourselves Romans 5:6
D. He showed the greatest love that anyone can show John 15:13
E. He did it all to save sinners 1Timothy 1:15, Mark 2:17
III. The Holy Spirit gives His life and ministry
A. To convince us of our sin John 16:7-11
B. He stays with us and in us John 14:16-17
C. He gives us the power to change our lives Romans 8:9-11
D. He seals us and is the earnest of our salvation Ephesians 1:13-14, 4:30, 2Corinthians 1:22
E. He gives us the testimony that we are the sons of God Romans 8:16
