John 3:16

John 3:16 has been called the "gospel in a nutshell" and has been the text of countless sermons on God's great love. Sadly, the verse is taken out of its context to support the view that God loves every person in the whole world and that He is longing for every sinner to come to salvation. This message examines this verse and demonstrates that Scripture reveals two worlds in conflict. This verse explains why Jesus must be lifted up as a sacrifice so that believers can have eternal life.