God's love is expressed universally in John 3:16, stating that He loved the world and gave His Son.
John 3:16 asserts, 'For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.' This verse highlights the scope and nature of God's love for sinners, indicating that His love transcends boundaries of nationality, status, or past sin. However, understanding 'the world' includes recognizing the context of those who are spiritually dead and condemned, and that God's love is particularly directed toward those who are given faith to believe in Christ. Thus, it does not mean universal salvation, but rather a profound love for those whom He has chosen to save.
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