Sermon Notes 10 August 2025

Pastor Ryan Perry Sermon 10 August 2025

John 3:16 is often called “the Bible in a nutshell” and captures the heartbeat of the Gospel: God’s love, His gift of Jesus, our call to believe, and the promise of eternal life. But is this one verse enough to fully know God’s salvation plan?

This sermon explores why John 3:16 is the heart, but not the whole body of Scripture.

• The Heart of the Gospel: John 3:16 reveals God’s love and salvation through faith in Jesus.
• The Full Story: The rest of Scripture explains why we need saving (Genesis), how God saves us (cross and resurrection), what true belief looks like (repentance and discipleship), and what eternal life truly is (restored kingdom).
• True Faith vs. Unbelief: Belief is more than mental agreement—it’s entrusting everything to Christ, bearing fruit, and stepping fully into His rescue.
• The Whole Counsel of God: From Genesis to Revelation, every book contributes to the unified story of redemption.
• John 3:16 as the Lens: This verse helps us understand all Scripture, but it cannot replace the rest of God’s Word.

Key Takeaway:
John 3:16 is the heartbeat of the Gospel, but a heart alone cannot live without the body. God gave us the whole Bible to know Him deeply, live transformed, and proclaim His salvation fully.

Call to Action:

• Step into the “lifeboat” of Jesus and believe fully.
• Move from knowing John 3:16 to living persuaded by it.
• Feast on every word of God and let His love shape your whole life.

Verses:
John 3:16
Romans 5:12
1 Corinthians 15:3–4
James 2:19; Acts 2:38
John 14:15
Revelation 21:3–4
John 3:3, 6
John 1:12–13
Acts 20:21
Romans 10:9
John 3:36
John 15:8
Hebrews 3:18–19
John 3:19
Romans 1:21
2 Timothy 3:16–17
Psalm 119:160
John 8:24
James 1:22
Matthew 4:4