John 3:16–21 God’s Love and Salvation: Jesus Came to Save, Not Condemn

The cross of Christ divides light from darkness—freedom from condemnation is found only in Him. Step into the light of His love (John 3:16–21).

Today I felt the urge to share this part of John 3. We all know this chapter to hold one of the greatest verses about God’s love for us, but there is so much more in it that is worth reading, remembering, and truly understanding.

Read this chapter again—or even just this section—and really listen. This is not just text on a page; it’s a conversation with the Lord. The discussion Jesus had with Nicodemus must have completely blown his mind as he listened to all Jesus had to say.

What stands out is the depth of God’s love. Jesus loved. Jesus was not sent to condemn people but to save them. That is the heart of John 3:16–21 God’s love and salvation. It’s a passage that reveals both the gift and the purpose: eternal life for those who believe and freedom from condemnation.

When we read these verses, we see that believing in the Son brings eternal life, but rejecting Him leaves us in the dark. God’s love shines as light into the world, and the truth is revealed in Jesus Christ.

Thank you, Father, for another day. Amen.

John 3:12, 14–21

[12] If you don't believe when I talk to you about things on earth, how can you possibly believe if I talk to you about things in heaven?[14] And the Son of Man must be lifted up, just as the metal snake was lifted up by Moses in the desert.[15] Then everyone who has faith in the Son of Man will have eternal life.[16] God loved the people of this world so much that he gave his only Son so that everyone who has faith in him will have eternal life and never really die.[17] God did not send his Son into the world to condemn its people. He sent him to save them![18] No one who has faith in God's Son will be condemned. But everyone who doesn't have faith in him has already been condemned for not having faith in God's only Son.[19] The light has come into the world, and people who do evil things are judged guilty because they love the dark more than the light.[20] People who do evil hate the light and won't come to the light because it clearly shows what they have done.[21] But everyone who lives by the truth will come to the light because they want others to know that God is really the one doing what they do.