The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-11
LOVE OF GOD IS THEME OF SERMON
 BY DR. D|LLARD
Pastor of Southside Baptist Breaches to Large Congre- gation on Passage From
 Third Chapter of Job

Dr. J. E. Dillard, pastor of the souttr- side Baptist church, preached a stirring, yet practical and illustrative sermon to large and appreciative congregation Sunday morning. Dr. billiard took his text from the third chapter of John. defined as the devotional mission of the | book The most beautiful sentence ever uttered" God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son that oth- CTS might be saved" Dr. billiard said in | part:
 1 Have you ever been on a lake on beautiful day and sat on the bank wit messing the reflection of the trees, the birds fitting overhead and of the clouds floating by? am sure that we have all taken advantage, if opportunity pre- sented itself, of such a scene. Upon an investigation you will find that a little dew drop is of the same nature. You may look closely and you will be able to see reflection thereon little pictures transformed perhaps from the very heavens.
 This verse, like unto the dew drop, IS little picture of the Bible. All of the gospel of Christ is contained in that one verse. We must learn more of God doctrines. but what about mans doc- trine First, what is man? What about his salvation? What must he do to be saved? What is the doctrine of the fu- ture? The first step toward finding out is to find out who and what God is. God is love: He so loved the world that he gave his only Son that he might save us God so loves us that he created all things for the good of us. and blessed us with the physical and mental powers with which to cultivate them
 MIGHT NOT PERISH
 ''The text does not tell us that man without God is a perishing creature. God gave us Jesus that we might not perish. Jesus did not come to the earth to dlc- tate, nor did sin begin at the time of hls coming. Sin had been here for years previous. Jesus came to save ana 10 tell us how we might be saved God so loved the world that he desired to send spiritual redeemer, that everyone could be saved
 Now is the time above all others, while millions are being laid in thelr graves daily, to center our thoughts upon the future, upon the life beyond, the free God-like life, the eternal lie. God so loved the world that he gave Jesus that those who would peleVe would not perish but reap everlastins life Furthermore, he anticipated oui wants and provided for them, he re-
 
 various ways; yet, what poor concep- tion we had of God until Christ came. He sent Jesus that he might reveal hls love to us In reality, the Bible IS little picture of God, therein is reflected his love as the clouds in the new drop,
 ROBE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS
 God does not care how far away from Him we have wandered how deep into sin we have gotten. when we go back and appeal for sympathy u Is there for us He is ready to take us back and clothe us with rope or righteousness, God so loved the worlo might be saved. And when we see through Him we have seen all that God woi1ld have us see, we have seen all or God that we should.
 Love begins with sacrifice, and you can measure that love by the sacrince made No use saying, I love my coun- try and never buy Liberty Bonds or War Savings Stamps No use m say ing. T love my wife and not provide for her. No use saying, love my church. and never contribute anything to it.
 God so loved the world that He gave His only Son that others might pc saved Many parents in this audience have been called to give up their sons to die on the blood-soaked SOILS or France. They are seeking sympathy, they want some to reach God and de- stroy monarchy. Will you aid them!
 GODS REPRESENTATIVES
 Think of your boy or mic being treated as Jesus was, spat upon, nocked, and at last having nails driven through his hands. How could we stand it? Yet He was obedient to the last, and when nailed to the cross said, Father forgive them. they know what ttey do.' Jesus was sent as Gods rep resentative. If any man is lost today, It is not Gods fault.
 What is the first requisite toward getting in touch with God? Faith, faith brings pleasure, the business world is done on basis of faith. believe in my people, and have the confidence in them, that brings cooperation. Be- lieve God accept His cooperation, grace and love and 1t is yours. How about your soul? Do you believe in Jesus Christ? Then go to Him in prayer, put your heart in His hands, believe in Him. have faith in Him. Your friends can take part of your worldly responsibilities but they cannot care for your soul. Take 1t to God saying Lord I leave my spiritual welfare in 1 Thy hands And remember Christ. ] the church is His advocate. The doors |