God sent His Son to save the world, not to condemn it

“For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.” (John 3:17)

Why God did this wonderful thing

Many people know John 3:16, but the very next verse, John 3:17, reveals God’s heart even more clearly. Jesus did not come to point fingers, heap guilt, or condemn us for our sins. He came to rescue us from them. God’s plan was never about condemnation—it was always about salvation.

Imagine someone drowning in deep water

The lifeguard doesn’t stand on the shore shouting about how foolish they were to swim too far out. Instead, he dives in to save them. In the same way, Jesus came to save us when we were drowning in sin—not to condemn us, but to lift us out and give us life.

Therefore

When you think of Jesus, remember this: He didn’t come to condemn you—He came to save you. Trust His love, receive His grace, and live in the freedom of His salvation.

“But God proves His love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” (Rom. 5:8)

“He who did not spare His own Son but gave Him up for us all, how will He not also, along with Him, freely give us all things?” (Rom. 8:32)