For God So Loved
Submitted by Ted Mock
August 13, 2025
Joh 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.
This verse is the heart of the gospel, revealing the depth of God’s love and His plan for our salvation.
God’s love is boundless, embracing the entire world—every soul, regardless of status or sin. He didn’t merely say He loved us. He proved it by giving His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ.
This sacrifice was not a small gesture but the ultimate act of love, as Romans 5:8 declares, “But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”
Jesus, perfect and sinless, took our place, bearing the penalty of sin so we might live.
The promise of John 3:16 is simple yet profound—Belief in Jesus secures everlasting life. This isn’t a temporary gift but an eternal one, as John 10:28 assures, “And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish.” Faith in Christ transforms our destiny from perishing to living forever in His presence.
But this verse also calls us to respond. “Whosoever believeth” invites everyone to trust in Jesus. It’s a personal choice to accept His sacrifice and follow Him. As Ephesians 2:8 reminds us, “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God.”
Salvation is God’s gift, freely offered, yet it requires our faith to receive it.
Let John 3:16 stir your heart today. Reflect on God’s incredible love and the cost of your redemption. If you have believed in Jesus, rejoice in the promise of everlasting life. If you have not, consider His invitation to trust Him.
May we live each day grateful for His love, sharing this hope with others.
Reflection—Moody, “Trust in yourself, and you are doomed to disappointment. Trust in your friends, and they will die and leave you. Trust in God, and you will never be confounded in time or eternity.”
