John 3:16 has become a Bible verse that is “advertised” at sporting events. “God so loved the world that he gave his only-begotten Son, so that everyone who believes in him … might have eternal life.” Which raises the question: what does it mean to “believe” in Jesus? Is it one option among many? You believe in Jesus, he believes in Buddha and it’s all good??? For the Gospel writers there is one and only one reason to believe in Jesus — because He is the truth. “Whoever lives the truth comes to the light” (3:21). How can we know what is the truth? Go back to the first words: “God so loved the world.” Every truth must be founded on that reality and that’s what leads to Jesus.