We live in a world where all mankind has been declared sinners and have fallen from God’s grace. We belong to Him, His punishment is always righteous, and His love endures forever.
“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life,” (V. 16). God was so gracious that He sent His Son, who freely gave His life as the gift of salvation. Jesus declared that there’s no greater love than this – one lays down his own life for his friends (15:13). “God didn’t send Jesus into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved,” (v. 17). Matthew told us in his Gospel (1:21) that Mary would give birth to a Son to be named Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.
In order to reap that benefit, we must believe in Him. That means we must trust Him, rely on, and cling to Him, and we will not be condemned. He who does not believe in the name of the only begotten Son of God is condemned already (v.18). Jesus was the light that came into the world. However, He was condemnation because men’s deeds were evil, and they loved darkness rather than light (v.19). All who are practicing evil hate the light and reject it because it will expose their deeds (v.20). “But he who does the truth – morally, ethically, and spiritually right – comes to the light, that his deeds may be clearly seen, that they have been done, depending on God (v.21).” God’s plan of salvation restores those who will believe by faith. Lovers of darkness reject Jesus’ light and condemn themselves. Will you accept His light today and reflect His truth in your living? Give God glory!
One reply on “Jesus’ Light Was Condemnation to Lovers of Darkness ”
So so true and he tells us that what’s done in the dark will be revealed. Thank you for being a light no matter where you go.