GOD'S LOVE FOR US

 

GOD'S LOVE FOR US

Here is a clear, Scripture-only witness that shows God’s love for us, His work in our lives for good, His deliverance from evil, and our eternal dwelling in His Kingdom. These passages stand strong on their own and are often used together for teaching or encouragement.

At the end I have included a message suitable for your home Sabbath gathering

God Loves Us

Jeremiah 31:3

“Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee.”

John 3:16

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”

Romans 8:38–39

“For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life… nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

God Is Working in Our Lives for Our Good

Romans 8:28

“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”

Philippians 1:6

“Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ.”

Proverbs 16:9

“A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.”

God Will Deliver Us from Evil

Psalm 34:19

“Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all.”

2 Timothy 4:18

“And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom.”

Matthew 6:13

“And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.”

We Will Dwell in His Kingdom Forever

John 14:2–3

“In my Father’s house are many mansions… I go to prepare a place for you.”

Revelation 21:3–4

“Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men… and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying.”

Daniel 7:27

“And the kingdom… shall be given to the people of the saints of the most High… His kingdom is an everlasting kingdom.”

Psalm 23:6

“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.”

Summary (Biblical Truth)

• God loves us with an everlasting love
• He is actively working in our lives for good
• He delivers His people from evil
• His saints will dwell in His Kingdom forever

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GOD’S PROMISE TO US

“I have loved thee with an everlasting love.”
— Jeremiah 31:3

“All things work together for good to them that love God.”
— Romans 8:28

“The Lord shall deliver me from every evil work.”
— 2 Timothy 4:18

“I go to prepare a place for you… that where I am, there ye may be also.”
— John 14:2–3

“And they shall reign for ever and ever.”
— Revelation 22:5

Optional headline alternatives (pick one for emphasis):

• LOVED. REDEEMED. DELIVERED. ETERNAL.
• GOD IS FOR US — NOW AND FOREVER
• HIS LOVE. HIS WORK. HIS KINGDOM.

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Below is a full, expanded message built from the above study, centered on God’s love, His work in our lives, our deliverance from evil, our eternal kingdom—and the sacrifice of Christ that makes all of it possible.
It is written in a clear, biblical, proclamation-style suitable for preaching, teaching, or sharing.

SERMON: GOD’S PROMISE TO US — SEALED BY THE CROSS

Opening

We live in uncertain times, yet God has never been uncertain about us. From Genesis to Revelation, Scripture declares one unchanging truth: God loves His people, works for their good, delivers them from evil, and has prepared an eternal kingdom for them.
But these promises were not cheap. They were purchased at the cost of the blood of Christ.

I. GOD HAS LOVED US WITH AN EVERLASTING LOVE

“Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee.”
— Jeremiah 31:3

God’s love did not begin when we believed. It did not start when we obeyed. It existed before we ever turned toward Him.
His love is not emotional or fleeting—it is covenantal, eternal, and faithful.

The cross proves this love:

“But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”
— Romans 5:8

Christ was not sent because we were righteous. He was sent because God is love.
The nails, the crown of thorns, the scourging, and the cross all declare heaven’s message:
You are loved beyond measure.

II. GOD IS WORKING IN OUR LIVES FOR GOOD

“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”
— Romans 8:28

“All things” does not mean all things are good.
It means God is sovereign over suffering, trials, discipline, and hardship.

The greatest proof of this truth is the crucifixion itself.

What looked like defeat was victory.
What looked like death became life.
What looked like judgment became salvation.

“Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain.”
— Acts 2:23

God took the worst act in human history and turned it into the greatest act of redemption the world has ever known.
If God can bring good from the stake, He can bring good from your trial.

III. CHRIST DELIVERED US FROM EVIL

“The Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom.”
— 2 Timothy 4:18

Deliverance is not merely escape from trouble—it is victory over sin, Satan, and death.

Christ did not die just to forgive sins;
He died to break chains.

“For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.”
— 1 John 3:8

At the stake:

• Sin was judged
• Satan was defeated
• Death was conquered

“Having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it.”
— Colossians 2:15

The empty tomb is God’s declaration that evil does not win.

IV. THE SACRIFICE THAT SEALED THE PROMISE

Christ did not merely suffer physically—He bore the full weight of our sin.

“Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows… the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.”
— Isaiah 53:4–5

He was:

• Rejected so we could be accepted
• Condemned so we could be justified
• Forsaken so we could be reconciled

“My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?”
— Matthew 27:46

That cry tells us the cost of our redemption.
The Son endured separation so we could dwell with God forever.

V. WE WILL DWELL IN HIS KINGDOM FOREVER

“I go to prepare a place for you… that where I am, there ye may be also.”
— John 14:2–3

Salvation does not end at the stake.
It does not end at the resurrection.
It ends in the eternal kingdom of God.

“And they shall reign for ever and ever.”
— Revelation 22:5

Because Christ rose:

• Death has no final word
• Sorrow has an expiration date
• God’s people have an eternal home

“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.”
— Psalm 23:6

Closing Exhortation

God loves you.
God is working for your good.
God will deliver you from evil.
God has prepared a kingdom for you.

And every one of these promises stands on the sacrifice of Yeshua Christ.

“He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?”
— Romans 8:32

Final Declaration

The crucifixion proves God’s love.
The resurrection proves His power.
The kingdom proves His promise.