"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. "
    John 3: I6 declares four things about salvation that everyone needs to know.

1. THE STATE OF MAN.
1. We are all in a perishing state.
1. whosoever believeth In him should not perish… "
2. Because we are in a sinful stale
1. “but the scripture hath concluded all under sin… " Gal. 3:22
2. "For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God " Rom 3:23
2. THE NATURE OF GOD.
1. God is just - and must punish sin.
1. The penalty of sin is death
1. Romans 5:12
2. Romans 6:23
2. God is merciful - therefore doesn't want us to perish.
1. I John 4:8 "God is love. "
2. John 3: I6 "For God so loved the world.. "
3. God solved this problem through the person of Jesus Christ.
3. THE SACRIFICE OF CHRIST.
1. Christ paid the penalty of sin.
1. John 1:29
2. Romans 5:8
2. It is through Him that we can be saved.
1. John 3:17
4. THE WAY OF ETERNAL LIFE.
1. Heaven is a free gift. Romans 6:23
2. It is not earned or deserved. Eph. 2: 8. 9
3. It is through repentance and faith in Jesus alone. John 3:16