For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. John 3:16 Few verses in Scripture capture the heart of God as clearly and powerfully as John 3:16. In a single sentence, God reveals His love, His sacrifice, His invitation, and His desire for every human being. Let’s walk through each part of this verse and uncover the depth behind every phrase. “God so loved the world” — A Love That Started Before We Did God’s love didn’t begin when we finally turned toward Him. It didn’t begin when we prayed, repented, or changed our ways. It didn’t even begin when we were born. God loved us before we ever loved Him. - His love is proactive — He made the first move. - His love is unconditional — not based on our performance. - His love is original — He loved us before anyone else ever could. - His love is universal — “the world” includ...