“Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God...” (I John 3:1)
We are not just called the sons or children of God, but by faith in Jesus Christ we are the children of God. The New American Standard Bible and some other translations add the words, “and such we are.”
God’s love is not “eros” or “erotica,” as portrayed by Hollywood, which could better be called “lust” than love, as one animal has for another. Neither is His love, “phileo” or brotherly love. The Bible says, “Let brotherly love continue.” (Hebrews 13:1) His love is rather, “agape,” as in John 3:16, “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son…”
God’s love is inclusive, not exclusive. He loves all of us: the rich, the poor, good or bad, the educated and the illiterate, the handsome and pretty or the ugly and homely, people of all races. His love is active and demonstrated, not passive and all talk.
The best part is God loves you.
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