John 3:16 (NIV) For God so loved the world.

John 3:16 (NIV)

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.

This verse is one of the most well-known verses in the Bible and summarizes the core message of Christianity: that God loves humanity so much that he sent his son, Jesus Christ, to die for our sins and offer us salvation. The image typically shows a heart with a cross and rays of light emanating from it, representing God's love.