My biography of God Week 5 – John 3:1-21
What is love? There are many definitions – some good, some fall short. Simply understood, love is giving of yourself for the benefit of another. The Bible says that God is love (I John 4:8) – he is the very definition of love. How does God love? Let’s look at John chapter 3:
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Commands of God
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expand here»Concluding thoughts for Week 5
It is incredible to think that Jesus can understand a person’s heart so well that He knows exactly how to respond in order to get at the root problem as He did in the case of Nicodemus. He understands me so well, yet verse 8 indicates that there are so many things that I cannot see. There are so many things that we try to explain that we should just accept by faith. What are some of those things?
Record here things that God tells you to do. Be thankful that God is straightforward! Each time you write down a command, take time to reflect on your life and ask yourself if there is anything that you need to change today.
God’s commands bind Satan – Job 2:6
To preach the Word that God has given – Jonah 3:2
Esteem others better than yourself – Philippians 2:2
Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling – Philippians 2:12
Don’t murmur and dispute – Philippians 2:14
Ye must be born again – John 3:7
One of the most encouraging parts of your biography of God will undoubtedly be this section filled with hope and excitement of things to come. Many of the stories of the Old Testament show how God has never broken one of his promises; time after time God gave his children promises and kept them.
Every knee will bow to Him – Philippians 2:10 Every tongue will confess that Jesus is Lord – Philippians 2:11
One cannot see the kingdom of God unless born again – John 3:3
Whosoever believes in Jesus will have everlasting life – John 3:15-16
Whoever does not believe is already condemned – John 3:18
All my needs – Psalm 23:1
The best things – Psalm 23:2
Salvation – Psalm 23:3
Courage and comfort – Psalm 23:4
Life (present and eternal) – Psalm 23:6
The ability to thank and praise Him with music – Psalm 95:1-3
Rest – Psalm 95:11
Nature – Psalm 95:4-5
Others to look out for me – Philippians 2:3
The mind of Christ – Philippians 2:5
His power in me to do His pleasure – Philippians 2:13
Eternal life – John 3:16
His Son – John 3:16
His Love – John 3:16
That of a sheep and Shepherd (protection, care, love) – Psalm 23; 95:7
He is our maker, he has the right to ownership of my life – Psalm 95:6
He gave His Son for me – John 3:16
He came to save man – John 3:17
Unbelieving man is condemned – John 3:18
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Jesus is the Father- John 14:10
He has blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ- Ephesians 1:3
Is equal to the Son – Philippians 2:6
Exalted Christ – Philippians 2:9
Works in us for His pleasure – Philippians 2:13
Gave His Son – John 3:16
Wants to save sinners – John 3:17
Has a kingdom that can be seen and entered into – John 3:3,5
Uses His great power to benefit us as He sits at God’s right hand- Ephesians 1:17-20
We have access to the Father through Him- Ephesians 2:18
Is equal to God – Philippians 2:6
Has the mind of a servant – Philippians 2:7
Came from heaven and was simultaneously in heaven and on earth- John 3:13
Was lifted up (on the cross) – John 3:14
The act of forgiving; the pardon of an offender, by which he is considered and treated as not guilty; the pardon or remission of an offense or crime, as the forgiveness of sin or of injuries; disposition to pardon; willingness to forgive; remission of a debt, fine, or penalty
God can forgive the most wicked people – Jonah 3:11
God looks for reasons to forgive – Jonah
Though man is rightfully condemned, God seeks to save them – John 3:17
The virtue which consists in giving to everyone what is his due
Because men have rejected the true light, they are condemned – John 3:19-20
Giving to meet needs with no motive for reward
He looks for and leads toward the best things for my life – (Psalm 23:2-3)
He does not abandon me during hard times (Psalm 23:4)
He does what is best for me personally even when there are bigger things going on (Psalm 23:5)
He continues to love me when I am rebellious – Psalm 95:9
He loves people so much He gave the ultimate sacrifice in His Son – John 3:16
The perfection or holiness of God’s nature; exact rectitude; faithfulness
His righteousness exposes and reproves evil – John 3:20
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