5 Mar
John 3:16 may be the most well-known and memorized verse in the Bible. It is often the first verse young children learn, and many new Christians become familiar with it first in their new relationship with Jesus. For some, John 3:16 is the verse that motivated them to give their life to Jesus and follow him. What is it about this verse that has captured the hearts and minds of so many?
“For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believes in him, will not perish but have everlasting life” (John 3:16).
This famous verse is important because it tells us about the unconditional love that God has for his creation, it teaches us about the sacrifice God made for us, and it helps us understand the eternal implications of being a follower of Jesus. This verse is a promise and affirms the hope we have as Christians that there is an eternal life waiting for those who believe in Jesus.