Reformed (Presbyterian) Lens Commentary: John 3:16-21

## Reformed (Presbyterian) Lens Reading of John 3:16-21

### Tradition-Specific Interpretation

In the Reformed (Presbyterian) Lens, we read John 3:16-21 as a profound declaration of God's sovereign grace and the fulfillment of the covenant of grace in Christ. This passage reveals the love of God manifest in the sending of His Son, highlighting God's initiative in salvation — 'God so loved the world' emphasizes His sovereign choice to redeem. We see this as central to the unfolding drama of redemption, where Christ's coming is the climactic fulfillment of God's promise to save His people. The sovereignty of God in salvation is underscored, as those who believe do so because they are drawn by God's effectual calling.

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