From the cross, the Lord Jesus spoke seven extraordinary words that reveal His heart of mercy, obedience, and love. Each utterance-whether expressing anguish, forgiveness, or triumph-calls us to trust God completely, to forgive as we have been forgiven, and to finish the course set before us with faith and grace. In His final moments, Christ demonstrated that even in pain, the will of the Father is perfect and His salvation sure. These "last words" remain a living message about prayer, compassion, and steadfast faith in a world that thirsts for what only Christ can provide.
The Christian life produces three enduring qualities: faith, love, and hope. Faith serves as our gateway to salvation through God's grace, not through our own works. God's Love, demonstrated supremely in Christ's sacrifice, transforms us, and enables us to love others. Hope extends beyond mere wishful thinking—it represents the certainty of Christ's return and the completion of our salvation. These three qualities work together as the foundation of authentic Christian living, with the Holy Spirit both the empowerment as well as serving as our guarantee of the outcome to come.
"The title of my sermon is taken from John 20.31, which is the stated purpose of the book. That is, that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God. And that by believing, you may have life in his name... The three key points in this verse. First, John's Gospel is selective and very purposeful. Thank you. It's much better. So first, John's Gospel is selective and purposeful. Secondly, the aim of writing is that the readers, like us, will believe in Jesus. And the third thing is, the end result of the belief is that we will have eternal life in him. Tonight, we are just focusing on the encounter of Nicodemus with Jesus."