Originally Posted by MikeL
Well, take John 3:16 for example.

How do you translate "world"?

How do you translate "whosoever"?

How do you translate "loved"?
I have given the literal Greek translation here on numerous occasions and then opened up the text both exegetically and expositionally... do a search for it. wink

Re: "world" - see: The Word 'WORLD' in John 3:16 Does not Mean 'All Men Without Exception

Re: "whosoever" - (Grk: pas ho pisteuwn pres part) = all the believing ones, all believers, thus, the elect in all the world

Re: "loved" - effectual love, God's eternal purpose to save

See also:

- God So Loved the World
- An Exposition of John 3:16
- God's Election in John 3:16
- The Method of Salvation Through Jesus Christ

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