God’s love is radical and ridiculous when viewed against the backdrop of human devotion. The incredible message of the gospel displays a kind of love that give redefinition to what love actually is.
Romans 5:6-8
“You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous person, though for a good person someone might possibly dare to die. But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
Observations:
- Reason – “For God so loved…”
- Reach – “the world…”
- Response – “that He gave…”
- Relevance – “His one and only Son…”
- Request – “that whoever believes in him…”
- Rescue – “shall not perish…”
- Reward – “but have eternal life.”
God’s love is Ridiculous
Conclusions:
- Love gives to those who cannot pay back the deed
- Love gives to the helpless
- Love gives of the best
- Love gives even when the offense is known