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Pope Benedict XVI on Love as God's Identity - Catholic (John 3:16)

Source: Pope Benedict XVI, Deus Caritas Est65 words

"God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God. These words from the First Letter of John express with remarkable clarity the heart of the Christian faith: the Christian image of God and the resulting image of mankind and its destiny." — Pope Benedict XVI, Deus Caritas Est. John 3:16 reveals not just what God does but who God IS: love itself.

Topics & Themes

God is lovedivine identityChristian faithdestinyabiding

Scripture References

John 3:161 John 4:16

Emotional Tone

loveawejoy

Audience

adults

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