The Gift of Love
John 3:16 “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.”
Four Aspects of Love
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Origin of Love
“God so loved…”
“God is love.” 1 John 4:8
1 Corinthians 13, “Love is patient. Love is kind…”
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Object of Love
“God so loved the world…” John 3:16
“What is the price of five sparrows—two copper coins? Yet God does not forget a single one of them… So don’t be afraid; you are more valuable to God than a whole flock of sparrows” Luke 12:6-7
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Offerings of Love
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son…” John 3:16
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Outcome of Love
“whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life” John 3:16
“I drew them with gentle cords, with bands of love” Hosea 11:4
“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.” John 3:16