5 Promises in one famous passage

“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John  3:16 NIV)

I was recently speaking with a fellow Christian at a local coffee shop, and I asked him what his favorite Bible promise is. He looked puzzled and said, “What is a Bible promise?” His answer is not unusual because, sadly, most Christians don’t know what Bible promises are and can’t think of any if asked. I usually ask them if they know the most famous passage in the Bible, which is John 3:16. And just about everyone does. Then I say, If you know John 3:16, you already know five wonderful Bible promises. Then I explain by breaking the familiar verse into five sections, each a promise. I start with the promise that’s in each section, along with that part of the verse. I’ve bolded the promise and italicized the part of the verse.

PROMISE ONE: God loves you (for God so loved the world…)

PROMISE TWO: God gave His Son, Jesus, for you (that He gave his one and only Son…)

PROMISE THREE: When you believe in Him (that whosoever believes in Him…)

PROMISE FOUR: You won’t go to hell (shall not perish…)

PROMISE FIVE: You will live forever (but have eternal life)

Therefore

If you ever are asked if you know any Bible promises, you can confidently say, “Why yes! I know five, and here’s what they are!

“But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,” (1 Peter 3:15 NIV)