John 3:16 summarizes a central Christian belief: that God loves humanity and sent Jesus Christ so that those who believe in him may receive eternal life. Often called “the Gospel in a nutshell,” the verse is widely understood as expressing God’s love, salvation through Christ, and the promise of eternal life.
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