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By this was God`s love revealed in us, that God has sent his only born Son into the world that we might live through him.
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The Ultimate Proof of Love
Commentators unanimously agree that while God's love is visible in creation and providence, the sending of His "only begotten Son" is the supreme and clearest possible demonstration of His love. Scholars like Calvin and Spurgeon describe this act as the "principal evidence" and "climax" of divine love, far surpassing all other proofs. It is the ultimate confirmation of the truth that "God is love."
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18th Century
Presbyterian
In this was manifested the love of God. That is, in an outstanding manner, or this was a most remarkable proof of it. The apostle does not…
Was manifested (εφανερωθη). First aorist passive indicative of φανεροω. The Incarnation as in 3:5. Subjective genitive as in 2:5.<…
19th Century
Anglican
THE PERFECT LOVE THE SUREST TEST (1 John 4:7–21).
Fraternal love the necessary product of the true knowledge of God…
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Baptist
In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world that we might live through him.
The simple but profound statement “God is love” is explained by what God did. “He sent his one and only Son into the world” (cf. Jn 3:16–17). The a…
16th Century
Protestant
In this was manifested, or, has appeared. The love of God towards us is also testified by many other proofs. For if it is asked w…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
In this was manifested the love of God towards us The love of God here spoken of, and instanced in, is not his gener…
The Spirit of God is the Spirit of love. The one who does not love the image of God in His people has no saving knowledge of God. For it is God's n…
