God's eternal saving love
For God so loved the world,[9] that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 (ESV) In John 3, Jesus speaks to Nicodemus, who comes to him at night. Jesus uses vivid imagery to encourage reflection and prompt questions. He speaks of rebirth then of the wind and finally of the light In between, John speaks of a clear message, verse 16 of God's love. of faith of eternal life When we read John 3:16, three other Bible verses are often brought to mind: But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8 (ESV) He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things? Romans 8:32 (ESV) In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him. 1 John 4:9 (ESV) 1. The all-giving savior love The pinnacle of God's love is the self-giving o...