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GOD’S PRECIOUS
GIFT
GOD’S PRECIOUS
GIFT
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John 3:16
“For God so loved the world, that He gave his only begotten Son, that
whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
God Gave Jesus: He did not:
Sell Him, Loan Him, or rent Him
God gave Jesus before man ever thought of such a thing.
He saw what we were, & what we needed, He made the
commitment.
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The apostle Paul wrote:Romans 5:8
“But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died
for us.”
I. He gave His very BestHow much does God value us?
John 17:22-23“…that they may be one, even as we are one: I in them, and thou in me, that they may be
made perfect in one; and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast
loved them, as thou hast loved me.”
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I. He gave His very Best
Jesus asked two questions
Matthew 16:26
“For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his
soul?”
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I. He gave His very Best
Jesus asked two questions
Matthew 16:26
“For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his
soul?”
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I. He gave His very Best
Jesus asked two questions
Matthew 16:26
“For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his
soul?”
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I. He gave His very BestPeter revealed the cost.
I Peter 1:18-19“Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not
redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain
conversation received by tradition from your fathers; But with the precious blood
of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:”
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I. He gave His very BestPeter revealed the cost.
I Peter 1:18-19“Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not
redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain
conversation received by tradition from your fathers; But with the precious blood
of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:”
God’s Precious GiftGod’s Precious Gift
I. He gave His very BestPeter revealed the cost.
I Peter 1:18-19“Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not
redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain
conversation received by tradition from your fathers; But with the precious blood
of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:”
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I. He gave His very BestYou are not cheap or worthless in God’s eyes, no matter who you are
or what you have done.God loves you, & has given His Best
for you!
You can be saved & go to heaven!Christ, not man will tell you how!
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II. He gave because we needed Him
Man has a very difficult time thinking like God thinks, seeing as God sees and understanding
what God understands.God knows us because He made
us!God knows how much we need
Him!
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II. He gave because we needed Him
Many don’t realize how much they need God
We need God’s physical blessings:Air, water, food, clothing, shelter,
etcWe need God’s spiritual blessings:
Grace, guidance, helpWe need God emotionally: hope,
peace, and love
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II. He gave because we needed Him
We are often told to be independent,
Trust no one, or be your own person.
Some have taken this to mean we don’t need God.
Many go through life without Him to regret their decision forever!
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II. He gave because we needed Him
Jesus’ letter to the church at Laodicea
Revelation 3:20-21“Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If
anyone hears My voice, and opens the door, I will come in to him, and dine with
him, and he with Me. 21 To him that overcomes I will grant to sit with Me on
My throne…”
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II. He gave because we needed Him
Jesus’ letter to the church at Laodicea
Revelation 3:20-21“Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If
anyone hears My voice, and opens the door, I will come in to him, and dine with
him, and he with me. 21 To him that overcomes will I grant to sit with Me on
My throne…”
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II. He gave because we needed Him
Luke 15:12-32The prodigal woke up in a pig pen
and found he needed home and God.
Luke 12:16-21Rich farmer was going to build
greater barns, but he learned his soul belong to God.
Luke 15:17-19And when he came to himself, he said, How
many hired servants of my father's have bread enough and to spare, and I perish
with hunger! 18 I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against
heaven, and before thee, 19And am no more worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy hired servants.
Luke 12:18-20And he said, This will I do: I will pull
down my barns, and build greater; and there will I bestow all my fruits and my goods. And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, and be
merry. But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be,
which thou hast provided?
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III. He gave His Love to Change usEphesians 2:4-5
“But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, Even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ, (by
grace ye have been saved;)”
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III. He gave His Love to Change usEphesians 2:4-5
“But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, Even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ, (by
grace ye have been saved;)”
III. He gave His Love to Change usThe cross has a unique &
wonderfulPower over our lives
Time of pride, it humbles oneTime of guilt, think of forgivenessTime of anger, think of patience
Time of fear, it reassuresTime of worry, it gives hope
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III. He gave His Love to Change usRomans 8:31-32
“What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? He that spared not his own Son, but delivered
him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?”
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III. He gave His Love to Change usRomans 8:31-32
“What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? He that spared not his own Son, but delivered
him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?”
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III. He gave His Love to Change usRomans 8:31-32
“What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? He that spared not his own Son, but delivered
him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?”
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III. He gave His Love to Change usII Corinthians 5:14-15
“For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead: And that he died for all, that they which live should not
henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again.”
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III. He gave His Love to Change usII Corinthians 5:14-15
“For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead: And that he died for all, that they which live should not
henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again.”
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III. He gave His Love to Change usII Corinthians 5:14-15
“For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead: And that he died for all, that they which live should not
henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again.”
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III. He gave His Love to Change usGod knew the best way to reach &
bring about change in the lives of people was by loving them.
John 3:16“For God so loved the world, that he gave his
only begotten Son…”
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“Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy
laden, and I will give you rest.”Matthew 11:28
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Matthew 7:13-14Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to
destruction, and many there be which go in thereat:
14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be
that find it.
Nothing to do to travel the broad
way.
To travel the narrow we have to do something
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Matthew 7:13-14
The Narrow Way
The Broad Way
HELLHEAVEN
II Thess. 1:7-9And to you who are troubled rest with us, when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his
mighty angels, 8 In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that
know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ:
9 Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and
from the glory of his power;
John 12:48
He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him: the word that I have spoken, the same
shall judge him in the last day.
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What must one do to walk the narrow way?
All MUST obey the gospel of Christ!1. Hear – Romans 10:17
2. Believe – Hebrews 11:63. Repent – Luke 13:3
4. Confess Christ – Acts 8:36-375. Be Baptized – Acts 2:38, 47
6.Remain Faithful – Rev. 2:10
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Christ did this for you & me!
I gave my life
for thee,
My precious blood I shed,
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Will You Take Advantage Of God’s Gift Today, By Obeying
Him?
You may never have another opportunity if you reject Him
today!
Heaven is waiting
Hell is real !
DO YOU WANT TO GO TO HEAVEN?
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WILL YOU GIVE JESUS YOUR LIFE TODAY?