Sometimes it speaks of mankind in general, as in 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.” Interesting note on this verse (upon which I’ve had a discussion with the author of the article that started this thread!) - the word, “so”, this verse is not an adjective modifying “much”; it’s an adverb describing the action in the phrase “he gave his only begotten son”. John 3:16 would be more properly rendered from the Greek as follows: “”For this is the way God loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
Precisely.
While I'm at it, here's Pink's magnificent classic on-line...
You should read this mighty Baptist, Daniel. Most of us Calvinists once would have agreed with your post. After returning to Scripture and reading guys like Pink and Calvin and Boettner and Luther and Zanchius we understood differently. And we have been blessed by the alternation in our perspective, from our work to God's work.
In fact, here's another great Biblical statement of truth...
Many thanks for the kind words and the excellent links, although I do think Pink’s initials are A.W., not A.A. - as witnessed on the link you provided (among other documents). At least your eternal destiny does not hang on such a trifle error :-)