John 3:16

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

King James Version

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

New International Version

Salvation

A Little about John 3:16

John 3:16 is arguably the most well-known and beloved verse in the Bible. It provides a beautiful summary of the gospel message and God’s love for humanity.

The first part of the verse explains the motivation behind God sending His Son Jesus into the world – His great love. God deeply and sacrificially loved the entire world, not just certain groups or types of people. This universal love drove Him to provide a way for sinful humanity to be reconciled to Himself.

To make reconciliation possible, God “gave his one and only Son.” Jesus Christ, the eternal Son of God, is the greatest gift ever given. By sending Christ and having Him lay down His perfect life on the cross, God provided the atoning sacrifice needed to pay the penalty for sins.

The second part of John 3:16 contains the blessed promise that “whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” Anyone who places their faith in Christ’s finished work on the cross will experience forgiveness of sins and receive the gift of eternal life with God. They will be rescued from eternal separation from God and given life everlasting.

John 3:16 encapsulates the saving mission of God. Moved by extravagant love for humanity, despite our sinfulness, God gave us His most precious gift in Jesus so that whoever believes can cross over from death into life. This cherished verse expresses God’s merciful character and the wondrous redemption offered through faith in Christ.

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