Jesus’ words as recorded in John’s gospel, chapter 3 verse 16, are probably the most succinct and perfect presentation of the entire gospel message ever recorded.
John 3:16
For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
This bible verse holds special meaning to me because I only know that my birth name is John (no last name, I was adopted by Don and Sue Beagle) and I was born on 3-16. John 3-16.