#1.095: God Loves Sinners

The 5 Minute Discipleship Podcast

In the greatest demonstration of love the world has ever seen, Jesus, the Son of God, willingly lays down His life as a sacrifice for sinners. Christ died for us so that we won’t have to die. Motivated by love, Jesus takes our place on the cross. He becomes our substitute. He satisfied the justices of a holy God, by taking our penalty.

Main Points:

1. This love is not conditional—it is rooted in God’s character and based on the fact that He is a God of love. God’s love for everyone could be thought of as His “merciful love,” since it results in the fact that God does not immediately punish people for their sins.
2. During his earthly ministry, Jesus saw people as individuals, not just their labels. He had compassion and sought to meet the needs around Him. In sharing the word of God, Jesus ate with sinners and spent time with them. Seeing all of this, sinners were no doubt inspired to know Him better.
3. As we interact with people, may we never forget that God loves all people and desires that they are saved. May you and I love all people with the love of God.

Today’s Scripture Verses:

Romans 5:8 - “God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”

John 3:16 - “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.”

Luke 5:31-32 - “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance.”

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