Q&R: How do you understand John 3:16?

Question I was reading the conversation between Nicodemus and Jesus in John 3. The famous John 3:16 came to mind. I find your theology very fascinating. I was just wondering how this particular passage works with your theology? Response If we read John 3:16 in the context of both verse 17 and the whole chapter and the whole book, it seems to me that Jesus is talking about perishing and eternal life in this present life, what we are already experiencing: 16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did ...