Return to Sender

We have seen for ourselves, and can testify, that the Father has sent the Son as savior of the world. When anyone acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwells in him and he in God. 1 John 4:14-15

What does this passage say to you?
Does it give YOU the exclusive "Get Out of Jail Free" card?
Is Jesus the "Way, the Truth and the life"?
What message do you think I am really trying to share by simply offering this quote?

In an attempt to continue the preparation for the project I am working on, I am illustrating the simple concept of Sender -> Message -> Receiver. I am also challenging the implied intent of both sender and receiver as compared with the intended meaning of the original message. In other words, what was the intended message of the writer of 1 John 4: 14-15 as compared to the way I want to use that message as it's "sender"? Also, how do YOU, the receiver, perceive the intent of ME the sender, and that of the writer of 1 John 4: 14-15?

So, this is the reason why we converse with one another, and not just tell one another absolute facts to be trusted. It is extremely important that you allow people to process information, and reply with attempts to understanding that information. The give and take of conversation and time always reveals the truth and "The Truth". Sharing a reading from Scripture like this is designed to be a "door opener" for people, and not just a statement of fact. It invites folks to consider The Way to understanding God's place in their lives, especially as exemplified in the life of the "sender".

So let it be...

Sender -> Message -> Receiver
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