Introductory Thoughts

One of the most well known passages of scripture

Known and loved by childrenLoved and admired by adults

Many people misuse it and the false doctrine of salvation by faith only is taught

This text is made up of superlatives - every prominent word being supreme and suggesting the greatest things and themes known to man

Supreme Being - God

First words of the verse confirm Genesis 1:1

The first being we know anything aboutGod is so great that in order for us to fully comprehend

Him we would have to be his equal

Supreme in that He upholds all things by His word

Hebrews 11:3

Supreme in that He created all things

Genesis 1-2No God would mean no world or man

Supreme Thing - Love

Love is also the most powerful thing in the world

His love caused him to send His son

1 Corinthians 13:13 list three great things

Faith – Hope – LoveThe greatest of these is Love

1 Corinthians 13:4-8 – The definition of true love

Remember that God hates sin, but loves the sinner

Supreme Number – The World

The world, meaning the totality of all human beings

Those who have lived, those who are living and those who are yet to live

A number that is incomprehensible to us

He loves all regardless of race, education and even the sinner

Most of all I know that God loves me

Supreme Gift – His Son

The greatest gift of all ages

Richest, finest gift of all timeNot just a son, but His only son

God gave him to die between two thieves on a cross

In order to redeem mankind from a hopeless state

Some have given millions of dollars to good causes, but God gave his only son

2 Corinthians 9:15

Supreme Faith – Belief / Trust in God

God desires for each of us to have the greatest faith possible

In life, we have faith in many things

As children – Faith in parentsAs a spouse – Faith in each other

This faith encompasses a multitude of things

From the Virgin Birth to the resurrection of ChristUnderstanding that being buried with Him, baptism, is

essential to salvationHaving confidence in your salvation

Supreme Tragedy – Being Lost Eternally

Man is never ruined until he is lost

The nearest thing to the tragedy of being lost is standing by the grave of a loved who was never obedient to God’s word

The Bible is very descriptive of what Hell will be like

Matthew 25:41-46 – 2 Thessalonians 1:7-9

God’s love was shown that we might escape the torment of being lost

Supreme Blessing – Eternal Life

Everlasting life

A life that has no end

What would you give to have a life that is perfect?

Revelation 21:1-5

1 Timothy 4:6-8

Concluding Thoughts

Everlasting life

A life that has no end

What would you give to have a life that is perfect?

Revelation 21:1-5

1 Timothy 4:6-8