For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.
John 3:16
Recommended Reading: John 3:15-17
“Jesus loves me, this I know, for the Bible tells me so. Little ones to Him belong; they are weak, but He is strong.”
Of all of Anna Bartlett Warner’s many hymns “Jesus Loves Me” is undoubtedly the most well-known. In its simple first verse are found all the key elements of the Christian story: Jesus, love, Bible, and faithfulness. How fitting that young children should learn a song that tells the Gospel message.
Just as “Jesus Loves Me” simplifies the Gospel message in a song beloved by children, John 3:16 does so in a single Bible verse: God, His love for mankind, Jesus Christ, faith, and eternal life. It is no wonder that in the millions of Bibles distributed by Gideons International John 3:16 is printed in a variety of the world’s languages. Regardless of who sees one of their Bibles, they will most likely be able to read John 3:16 in a familiar language.
May “Jesus Loves You” remind you of the simplicity of the Gospel message: Jesus loves you, this you can know, for the Bible tells you so.
Whatever is Christian is always essentially simple.
D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones