When we say God is love, it means love is the essence of His nature, revealed fully in Jesus Christ (1 John 4:8).
The statement 'God is love' signifies that love is not merely one of God’s attributes but the very essence of His being (1 John 4:8). This love is eternal and exists among the persons of the Trinity—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The reality of God's love is profoundly demonstrated in the actions of God towards humanity, particularly through the incarnation of His Son, who exemplifies divine love through His life, death, and resurrection. Furthermore, understanding that God is love encourages believers to trust in His character and to emulate that love in their own lives, striving for a deeper understanding of what it means to love selflessly and sacrificially.
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