You’ve heard it said that we are all God’s children. It sounds wonderful, but it’s not exactly true. We are God’s offspring by birth, but becoming a child of God requires us to make a choice—we must actively accept His gift of salvation.

Unlike other gifts you’ve received, God’s gift of forgiveness is perfect, never disappoints, never wears out, and is for anyone who chooses to accept it—no matter who you are or what you’ve done. Stuart explains this truth by teaching from the well-known passage of John 3:16. If you think you know everything you need to about this verse already, listen anyway! No matter where you are in your faith, you’ll learn something new about receiving eternal life through Jesus—God’s perfect gift!