“World” in John 3:16
God has a special love towards His Bride (the Church). It is obvious that John 3:16 describes this special love. But it is often misunderstood that “world” means all human beings who will ever live. Here world means: “the human race.” It isn’t an all-inclusive number, but a “kind” of creatures - man. I love chess sets; but that doesn’t mean I love every one. He loved man, in that He gave Himself in love for His sheep (John 10:11, 26).