While the King is away, we’re accountable to do kingdom business, even while the world rebels.

Jesus is the powerful and merciful Messiah who came to seek and save all sorts of people.

1. God loves the world (John 3:16-18)

2. The world loves darkness (3:19-21)

3. New birth produces children of God (1 John 3:1-3)

4. Children of the devil practice lawlessness (3:4-6)

5. Children of God practice righteousness (3:7-8)

6. The difference is obvious (3:9-10)

Eternal life is God’s gift that requires single-minded allegiance to Christ, no matter the cost.

We should approach God with persistent prayer, confidence in his character, and humble awareness of our neediness.

Jesus’ future return to consummate God’s kingdom calls for patient faithfulness from his followers.

Being Jesus’ disciple comes with certain obligations, responsibilities, and duties.

Jesus’ resurrection is essential to Christian faith because it completes what his death began.