I have to agree and disagree. I believe that 'world' in these verses is not only all people but all of creation with reference to Romans 8:21 "because the creation itself also will be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God."
These verses say nothing about who will or will not believe nor who can or cannot be saved. They establish Christ as the uniquely qualified Saviour for the world.
To say that "world" means the "elect" is forcing scripture to fit doctrine.
To say that these verses establish that anyone by their own free will can be saved is adding a meaning which simply is not there.
All of these discussions about what "world" means stem from a false assumption that these verses have something to do with free will and election.
These verses say nothing about who will or will not believe nor who can or cannot be saved. They establish Christ as the uniquely qualified Saviour for the world.
To say that "world" means the "elect" is forcing scripture to fit doctrine.
To say that these verses establish that anyone by their own free will can be saved is adding a meaning which simply is not there.
All of these discussions about what "world" means stem from a false assumption that these verses have something to do with free will and election.