As Christians who are convinced of the doctrines of free and sovereign grace we believe that there is a particular love of God which He has only for His elect. "Jacob I have loved, Esau I have hated". This love cheers the hearts of all who believe as it is very warm and intensely personal. But because we are convinced of this Biblical truth, do we hesitate to affirm to lost sinners that God loves them as we share the gospel with them, somehow fearing that we are telling them a non-truth if they are not one of His elect? While it is certainly true that there is a particular love of God in which only particular men are included, there is also a general love of God from which no man is excluded. Lost sinners must be shown their need for a Savior by exposing them to the Holy Law of God, but they will be drawn to Christ only as they are persuaded of God the Father's love for them, which must be proclaimed without hesitation. To wit, we must not interpret John 3:16 to mean "For God so loved [the elect]...", but rather "For God so loved [sinners]" This sermon was inspired by Iain Murray's paper "The Cross: The Pulpit of God's Love", found in chapter 4 of his book "The Old Evangelicalism".
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“ Specialized for the Reformed Chap with Questions ” During a time in my life when I am constantly bombarded with questions and daily engaged in debate with brothers and sinners (college life will do this!), I am quickly worn out with next-to-zero allies. This sermon came during a timely phase where I have been questioning the very nature of God's love and His plan for humanity. This sermon has nurtured me with biblical truths right where it was needed.
Jerry Slate, Jr. was born in Marietta, GA and was raised in a godly Christian home, the youngest of three children. He was converted to Christ and baptized when he was eight years old. He obtained a B.A. from Columbia Bible College in Columbia, SC in 1991, majoring in Bible and...
