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John 3:16-17 (For God So Loved the World) - Universal Perspective
John 3:16-17 presents the gospel in miniature: God's love initiates salvation, the Son is given as gift, and believing leads to eternal life. The "so" (οὕτως) emphasizes manner: "in this way" God loved—by giving his Son. INTERPRETIVE NOTES: The Greek...
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- God's love is not reactive but proactive
- Eternal life is quality and quantity
- Faith is personal trust, not mere assent
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