John 3:16 interpetative translation

[Van]

You have got to love a Gentile claiming Jesus came only for the Jews.

 

[kyredneck]

The bad shepherds are contrasted with the good shepherd in Ezekiel 34.

15 I myself will be the shepherd of my sheep, and I will cause them to lie down, saith the Lord Jehovah.
16 I will seek that which was lost, and will bring back that which was driven away, and will bind up that which was broken, and will strengthen that which was sick: but the fat and the strong I will destroy; I will feed them in justice. Ezek 34

24 But he answered and said, I was not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel. Mt 15

11 I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd layeth down his life for the sheep.
14 I am the good shepherd; and I know mine own, and mine own know me, Jn 10

16 And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice: and they shall become one flock, one shepherd. Jn 10

1 Sing, O barren, thou that didst not bear; break forth into singing, and cry aloud, thou that didst not travail with child: for more are the children of the desolate than the children of the married wife, saith Jehovah. Isa 54

26 But the Jerusalem that is above is free, which is our mother.
27 For it is written, Rejoice, thou barren that bearest not; Break forth and cry, thou that travailest not: For more are the children of the desolate than of her that hath the husband. Gal 4

 

[Van]

God [Agapao] loved humanity in this way, He gave is uniquely divine Son so that everyone believing into Him will not perish but have everlasting life.

Here God demonstrated His unconditional love for fallen humanity, for while we were yet sinners, He gave His Son so that everyone believing into Him will not perish but have everlasting life. This act of love bestowed benefit, the means of salvation, to fallen humanity.

Is "Agapao" used in the inspired NT to convey more than one meaning? Yes

1) The sacrificial and unconditional love of one entity (God or human) toward another entity (God or human). If this love is from humans, it is motivated from humility, to bestow benefit or glory.

2) The other meaning, "agapeo" love directed from lust or pride, toward someone or something else is found in verses such as John 3:19.

 

[kyredneck]

For God so loved His arrangement that He gave His only begotten Son, so that every one who is believing in him shall not perish in the wrath soon to come but have everlasting life.

John 3:16 is a statement of fact, NOT an invitation.

Acts Of The Apostles 2:40

Acts Of The Apostles 3:23

Revelation 18:4

Luke 13:1-5

 

[Van]

Ever wonder why so many off the wall, outlier, viewpoints are proclaimed non-stop on this forum?

John 3:16: What’s It All About? - The Gospel Coalition

God [Agapao] loved humanity in this way, He gave is uniquely divine Son so that everyone believing into Him will not perish but have everlasting life.

Everyone and anyone whose faith in Christ is credited as righteousness by God alone, will not perish. Thus all are invited to put their full faith and devotion upon Christ alone. Full Stop