John 3:16 is the most familiar and most widely quoted verse in the
Bible. Everyone – from venerable preachers to vocal atheists – seem to have
that verse, if nothing else, memorised. As a testament to its memorableness,
it’s one of the least variedly translated verses as many English translations
try to maintain the traditional KJV rendering.
3:16 is so popular that professional wrestler “Stone Cold” Steve Austin
used it as a platform to launch his career, which made him one of the most
iconic characters in wresting and made “Austin 3:16” T-Shirts the most
bestselling in WWE merchandising history.
John 3:16 attained its universal acclaim perhaps because it seems to
best capture the gospel message in one sentence. Dubbed “the Gospel in a
nutshell”, it’s considered a summary of the central theme of Christianity. It
tells about the love the Father has for the entire world by sending His only
begotten Son to save us from destruction.
What our Lord said to
Nicodemus that fateful night has resonated throughout history and has
transformed hundreds of millions across the world. Ever-fresh and ever-inspiring,
let’s ponder once again on this pivot verse of scripture:
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. – John 3:16.
AMEN.
More Blessings await you today; you’ll not miss them in Jesus’ Name.
GREG ELKAN
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