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. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because they have not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son. John 3:16-18
Verse 16 may be the most well-known and beloved verse in the Bible. Jesus is God’s unique Son, and his death is the supreme demonstration of God’s love. The purpose for Jesus’ coming is brought out both negatively and positively. In verse 16, God sent Jesus so that those who believe in him will not perish (negative) but have eternal life (positive). In verse 17, God sent Jesus not to condemn the world at this time (negative) but to bring salvation (positive). Love and salvation are the reasons the Father sent his Son. Salvation was central to Jesus’ mission. Belief in Jesus is the decisive issue. Those who believe in him are not condemned, while those who do not believe in him are condemned already.
Today’s Bible Readings:
Judges 2:10-3:31, Luke 22:14-34, Psalm 92:1-93:5 and Proverbs 14:1-2
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