The Greatest Verse
- Preacher
- James Merritt
- Tradition
- Baptist — Southern
- Published
- Length
- 48:53
About this sermon
When world-renowned author Sir Walter Scott lay on his deathbed, he asked his son-in-law to bring him “the” book from his massive library. “Which book?” his son-in-law asked. Scott replied, “Son, there is only one book!” He meant the Bible, the most-read book in the world, with 100 million copies sold annually. Of its 31,103 verses, one stands above all others, and it’s John 3:16. Atheists, agnostics, Jews, and Christians alike know this verse. It’s only 25 words, with “Son” as the 13th word, dividing it perfectly in half. The first 12 words are about God: “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son …” The last 12 are about us: “that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life” (NKJV). Short enough to write on a napkin, but long enough to tell anyone how to have a lasting, eternal relationship with God. This one verse can save the universe. Unpack the power of these 25 words and discover God’s love for you afresh. Free Sermon Guide for This Series: https://www.touchinglives.org/storage/PDF%20Downloads/tl-sermon-guide_christmas-jesus-greatest-verse_wk-49-52_download.pdf To purchase Dr. Merritt's Books: https://www.touchinglives.org/shop Connect with Touching Lives today for FREE Christian Resources Daily Devotional: https://www.touchinglives.org/devotional-subscribe Mobile App: https://subsplash.com/touchinglives/app
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