--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: For God so loved the world that He gave…" description: "\"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in Him shall have everlasting life. -John 3:16\" — Bible" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6a8/bible-141_biblical-christmas_for-god-so-loved-the-world-that-he-gave_2516643.jpg" --- # For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten… ![“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in Him shall have everlasting life. -John 3:16” quote by Bible](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6a8/bible-141_biblical-christmas_for-god-so-loved-the-world-that-he-gave_2516643.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6a8/bible-141_biblical-christmas_for-god-so-loved-the-world-that-he-gave_2516643.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6a8/bible-141_biblical-christmas_for-god-so-loved-the-world-that-he-gave_2516643.jpg) > “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in Him shall have everlasting life. -John 3:16” [Bible](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/bible/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. God's love is demonstrated by sacrificing His Son so that belief grants eternal life. **In simple terms:** God loves and gives Son for eternal life. Key Takeaway Believe to receive eternal life. Themes faith love salvation Mood hopeful reverent Type scriptural inspirational When to use this quote - church services - personal devotion - missionary work - teaching - comforting the grieving Key Concepts Christianity redemption eternity Questions to Reflect On - How does this promise shape your daily choices? - What does eternal life mean to you? 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