the gospel in miniature

I came across this as I continue a short Theology course on CARM.org. It was written by Luther, and just unravels the gold on one of the most well-known and familiar verses on the Bible. Instead of associating John 3:16 with banners at football matches and men on street corners with sandwich board signs, think of this:

“God…" …The greatest Lover
“So loved…" …The greatest degree
“The world…" …The greatest number
“That He gave…" …The greatest act
“His only begotten Son…" …The greatest Gift
“That whosoever…" …The greatest invitation
“Believeth…" …The greatest simplicity
“In Him…" …The greatest Person
“Should not perish…" …The greatest deliverance
“But…" …The greatest difference
“Have…" …The greatest certainty
“Everlasting Life…" …The greatest possession