God Loved the World so that He Gave

[Jesus said:] “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him" (John 3:16-17).

By grace, we are saved through faith in Jesus Christ! Even when life is uncertain and we must keep our physical distance from each other, the gift of eternal life, forgiveness of sins, and salvation is certain in Jesus!

The Hymn of the Day for this Sunday (The Fourth Sunday in Lent) is "God Loved the World So That He Gave" (LSB 571). Take a look at what stanza five says during this unforeseen time. This hymn is God's Word put to music! God's Word says it all! Christ Jesus always saves!

1 God loved the world so that He gave
His only Son the lost to save,
That all who would in Him believe
Should everlasting life receive.

2 Christ Jesus is the ground of faith,
Who was made flesh and suffered death;
All then who trust in Him alone
Are built on this chief cornerstone.

3 God would not have the sinner die;
His Son with saving grace is nigh;
His Spirit in the Word declares
How we in Christ are heaven’s heirs.

4 Be of good cheer, for God’s own Son
Forgives all sins which you have done;
And, justified by Jesus’ blood,
Your Baptism grants the highest good.

5 If you are sick, if death is near,
This truth your troubled heart can cheer:
Christ Jesus saves your soul from death;
That is the firmest ground of faith.

6 Glory to God the Father, Son,
And Holy Spirit, Three in One!
To You, O blessèd Trinity,
Be praise now and eternally!

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