"The Rest" -- Sermon from January 11, 2025

Bethlehem Lutheran Church Podcast

John 3:16 is probably the most ‘famous’ Bible verse. While it is a great summary of the Christian Faith as a standalone verse it can be troublesome. Without the rest of the story, John 3:17, it can seem to focus on our belief & actions as the key to salvation. John 3:17 provides the reassurance that John 3:16 is about God’s love for the world; Jesus didn’t come into our world to condemn us for our actions, our mistakes, or our struggles with belief. When we have the rest of the story we can see beyond the Law to the Gospel, the Good News of God’s Grace.