God hates the sin but Loves the sinner- is this biblical or not?!

This is a question that deserves to be explored deep,It created controversy- another one in the very controversial world of christian denominations-.
Some disagree vehemently and say that God loving the sinner is not biblical, some agree and give many Bible verses to support this point of view.
So, whats the truth? Lets explore this together
Bible verse
John 3:16
For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. 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.