For God So Loved Who

This book celebrates God's love for children in every land. Ten nationalities are represented with a peek into cultures, locations and languages.

God So Loved, He Gave places the practice of giving within the larger story of God's generosity. Here we discover how our participation in the overflow of divine giving is vitally connected to the Trinitarian nature of God, the unfolding drama of Scripture and ultimately the Gospel itself.

Since the publication of the bestselling Sounding the Seasons, Malcolm Guite has repeatedly been asked for more sonnets. This new collection offers a sequence of 50 sonnets that focus on many passages in the Gospels: the Beatitudes, parables and miracles, teachings on the Kingdom, and the ‘hard sayings’ - Jesus’ challenging demands with which we wrestle. In addition this collection includes: •A sequence of seven sonnets on 'The Wilderness', exploring mysterious stories of divine encounter such as Jacob’s wrestling with the angel. •Poetic reflections on music, hospitality and ecology. •Seven short poems celebrating the days of creation. •A biblical index pairing the poems with scripture readings for use in worship.

FOR GOD SO LOVED...WHO? THE TRUTH CONCERNING THE MOST MISUNDERSTOOD, MISREPRESENTED AND MISUSED SCRIPTURE IN ALL OF GOD'S HOLY WORD.

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish, but have eternal life. Here's an astonishing claim. John 3:16 appears on everything from fridge magnets to sports stars' faces. But what does it mean? And how does it relate to you and me? With warmth, personal stories and humour, the author explains God's love, his Son, his sacrifice, and the all-important connection with us today. An invitation for anyone to dive straight in and take the first step in an exciting, life-transforming journey of faith.

The most often quoted verse in the entire Bible is John 3:16: ¿For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son...¿ It epitomizes the unconditional, sacrificial, grace-based loved of God. However, this love that God has for the world is not confined to this one verse. The message of John 3:16 is a thread woven intricately throughout the entire Bible, from Genesis to Revelation. God¿s love for the world is the story that ties all of the stories together.In this study, you¿ll gain a better understanding of the Bible as a whole. You¿ll see the autobiography God has been writing since the beginning of time through the familiar stories, the obscure stories, and even your own story. Regardless of where you are in your faith, this study will help deepen your understanding of the Bible, God¿s purposes, and most of all, His love.

John 3:16 is perhaps the most popular verse in the entire Bible. It provides us with a concise description of God’s motivation and action that leads to the hope of the eternal, abundant life promised through Christ. It is the Gospel proclaimed in one brief sentence. In God So Loved ..., this powerful verse is broken down so that each concept of the whole can be examined, explored, and personalized. Author Steve Ink examines who God is, what God has done, and how we should live our lives in response. This book is written for those seeking to learn about and gain a better understanding of the good news of Jesus Christ. The main text of the book provides an overview of the Christian message as seen through Ink’s personal experiences. The notes provide supportive information for those who want to learn more.