Verse 1 – The Meaning of the Light (John 3:16–21)
John three sixteen through twenty-one
A pivotal word from God’s own Son
Jesus explains God’s immense love
Sending His Son from heaven above
For salvation, not condemnation
Light revealed to every nation
Those who believe come to the light
Those who do evil love the night
A present judgment now made clear
By our response to Jesus here
The Light of God before our eyes
Where truth is known and darkness hides
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Pre-Chorus
Not sent to judge, not sent to shame
But sent to call us by our name
Love stepped down, the cross in view
Grace made a way, forever true
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Chorus – John 3:16 (Scripture Chorus)
For God so loved the world
That He gave His only Son
That whoever believes in Him
Shall not perish, but have everlasting life
For God so loved the world
Eternal life He gives
Whoever believes in Jesus Christ
Forevermore will live
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Refrain / Tag
We come to the light
Out of the dark
We come to the truth
Just as we are
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Verse 2 – Salvation, Not Condemnation (John 3:17–18)
The Father didn’t just send the Son
The world was lost, but saved through Him
Those who refuse to believe remain under condemnation
Not for lack of information, but rejection of God’s uniquely given Son
The only One, the Chosen One
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Verse 3 – Light vs Darkness (John 3:19–20)
The light has come to shine on all
But many hearts hide from the call
Those who do evil love the night
And turn away from truth
Their secret deeds are brought to view
But those who love the light find true
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Bridge – God’s Redemptive Purpose / Bronze Serpent
We see God’s redemptive purpose here
The choice between life and perishing is clear
A call to embrace truth by looking to Christ
Our Savior lifted, our only light
Like the bronze serpent in days of old
Healer and Savior, His love unfolds
We lift our eyes, our hearts made new
Forever living, faithful and true
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Chorus – John 3:16 (Repeat)
For God so loved the world
That He gave His only Son
That whoever believes in Him
Shall not perish, but have everlasting life
For God so loved the world
Eternal life He gives
Whoever believes in Jesus Christ
Forevermore will live
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Refrain / Tag (Final)
We come to the light
Out of the dark
We come to the truth
Just as we are
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