God had a plan from the beginning to heal the blotch of sin upon man.

God’s great love for fallen man is seen in:

The longsuffering of God for man (II Peter 3:9)

Genesis 3:15 – God’s promise to heal man from sin.

Genesis 19 – Lot and his daughters were saved when Sodom was destroyed.

Jonah – God called Ninevah to repent and they were saved.

Deuteronomy 32:15 – Israel got prosperous and rebelled against God.

Historically, God’s people have not been able to handle prosperity. That is a solemn warning to us.

Proverbs 30:8-9.

The provisions for man’s salvation

I John 4:10 – See Isaiah 52:14. Jesus’ body was marred “beyond human semblance.” That demonstrates the depth of God’s love for us.

Galatians 3:27

Ephesians 5:24-25

I Corinthians 6:18-19

John 17:21 – We have the great blessing of fellowship with other Christians – the greatest people on earth.

The hope with which He endowed us.

II Thessalonians 2:9

II Corinthians 5:17

Ephesians 3:10

Conclusion

Luke 9:23

Philippians 3:14