We know John 3:16 proclaims: “God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life”. But do we really get this right? Eternal life is not automatic just because Jesus came, suffered, died, and resurrected. He offers us living waters that will no longer make us thirst; but He will never forcibly open our mouths and pour it in; He simply and patiently waits outside the doors of our hearts, because He respects His gift of free will in each of us. We have to choose to believe in Him, His Grace, and His Mercy; and because of that belief, repent of our sins, sincerely invite Him into our Inner Beings, and have a relationship with Him. Imagine being "in a relationship" with God? That's just what He asks of us. For His "once and for all sacrifice" would not have any effect on those who do not believe. So, DO YOU REALLY BELIEVE IN JESUS CHRIST?
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