The apostle Paul was a master artist with words. The way he linked God's mercy and God's love is startling. He spoke of "rich mercy" and "great love". God's love is the theme of this message. It looks at three related passages: John 3:16, Romans 5:8 and 2 Corinthians 5:14. Paul concluded the verse saying, "he (God) loved us". Meditate upon God's love in light of our bondage to death, he world, the prince of darkness, the flesh and to God's wrath. Wow!