Issue 18 - December 2005
God so Loved the World
Michael A. Verdicchio


John 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.
John 3:16 is one of the most quoted verses of Scripture. In the back of a Bible I once saw that verse printed in about 35 or 40 languages. Many years ago someone shared the following elucidation of that verse with me. (I have also added this to “Pass-Alongs” found under “Free Stuff” on this site.)

For God…..the greatest lover
so loved…..to the greatest degree
the world…..the greatest number
that he gave…..the greatest act
his only begotten son…..the greatest gift
that whosoever…..the greatest invitation
believeth…..the greatest simplicity
in him…..the greatest person
should not perish…..the greatest deliverance
but…..the greatest difference
have…..the greatest certainty
everlasting life…..the greatest possession

May you and your family have a wonderful holiday season and a very blessed new year!