(S.O.A.P.S. Bible Study Create) by n3inTrilogy 📖 Scripture (ESV) John 3:16 — “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” & 1 John 3:16 “By this we know love, that he laid down his life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers.” 🔍 Observation a. Subject: God’s unconditional love and the offer of eternal life through faith in Jesus Christ. b. Who is speaking and the timeline: These are the words of Jesus, spoken to Nicodemus, a Pharisee, during a nighttime conversation in Jerusalem around AD 30. It is recorded by John the Apostle, writing between AD 80–95, long after Christ’s resurrection. c. Key words, themes, and context: Key words: love, gave, only Son, believes, perish, eternal life Themes: Divine love, salvation by faith, redemption through Christ, eternal life versus condemnation. Context: John 3:16 explains spiritual rebirth (“born again”) and God’s purpose in sen...