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C.S. Lewis on God's Love - Traditional (John 3:16) - Illustration on Sermon | IllustrateTheWord

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C.S. Lewis on God's Love - Traditional (John 3:16)

Source: C.S. Lewis, The Four Loves63 words

"God, who needs nothing, loves into existence wholly superfluous creatures in order that He may love and perfect them." — C.S. Lewis, The Four Loves. Lewis captures the stunning generosity of John 3:16: God didn't need us, yet loved us into being and then loved us unto salvation. The gift of the Son wasn't reluctant duty but overflowing love seeking objects to bless.

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John 3:16

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