John 3:16 has often been called "the heart of the Bible" and "the gospel in miniature." It especially expresses the true meaning of Christmas–the reason Jesus came into this world. Consider these simple, powerful words:
GOD the greatest Lover SO LOVED the greatest degree THE WORLD the greatest number THAT HE GAVE the greatest act HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON the greatest Gift THAT WHOSOEVER the greatest invitation BELIEVETH the greatest simplicity IN HIM the greatest Person SHOULD NOT PERISH the greatest deliverance BUT the greatest difference HAVE the greatest certainty EVERLASTING LIFE the greatest possession
"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." John 3:16