Christianity: John 3:16 - The Pinnacle

I am sure you have all heard John 3:16 quoted often in churches, school or somewhere else - it is the most popular verse in the bible. In case you don't know it or need a reminder, here is the verse:

"For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life"

But have you ever wondered why this verse is so popular or the meaning behind the verse? Well here is the verse broken down:

GOD                                                                                       the greatest lover

SO LOVED                                                                            in the greatest degree

THE WORLD                                                                        to the greatest number 

THAT HE GAVE                                                                   with the greatest act

HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON                                              by the greatest gift

THAT WHOSOEVER                                                           through the greatest offer

BELIEVETH                                                                          to the greatest simplicity

IN HIM                                                                                  from the greatest man 

SHOULD NOT PERISH                                                       by the greatest promise

BUT                                                                                       with the greatest difference

HAVE                                                                                     to the greatest certainty

ETERNAL LIFE                                                                    for the greatest future