Matthew 1:18-21

I. The Reason for the Gift. John 3:16a

II. The Revelation of the Gift. John 3:16b

III. The Recipient of the Gift. John 3:16c

A. The person who receives salvation "Whosoever". Romans 10:13. II Peter 3:9

B. The plan of salvation "Believes in Him" Ephesians 2:8

C. The promise of salvation "Will not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16,

I Thessalonians 4:13-18

**II Corinthians 9:15 "Thanks be unto God for His unspeakable gift!"