For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.
The world stands under the threat of divine judgment because of the Fall and sin (John 3:36; Romans 1:18). God in His gracious love has reached out and chosen some people from out of the world for salvation (John 15:19; Romans 6:23). He does not take pleasure in pouring His wrath out on the lost, but He rejoices when people turn from their wicked ways to Him (Ezekiel 18:23). The fact that God allows sinners to perish does not contradict His love. He has provided a way by which they need not perish because He loves mankind. His ultimate purpose is the salvation of those who believe in His Son.