The author attempts to unravel the truths that lie in John 3:16, and expose the traps that some may fall into if this text is not properly understood. The text is essentially one that touches on the nature and extent of the love of God and the nature of the atonement of Christ.

The article addresses a number of objections raised against the sovereignty of God. One such objection is that God loves everybody. In reply, the author refers to a number of verses that set out to disprove this. These include Proverbs 8:17, John 3:16, Romans 9:13, and 2 Peter 2:5.