The God Who Loves (John 3:16–21)

In this lecture, Don Carson explores the multifaceted nature of God's love as presented in the Bible, contrasting it with both historical and modern misconceptions. Carson outlines the five aspects of God's love and emphasizes that Jesus is the ultimate measure of this love. Carson concludes by highlighting faith, gratitude, and humility as the appropriate responses to God's love, which offers life and salvation through Christ.

He teaches the following:

• God’s love for both believers and unbelievers is a central theme in the Bible
• God’s providential love is non-discriminating, extending to both the just and the unjust
• The importance of understanding Scripture’s diverse expressions of God's love
• Faith is the means by which we come to experience God's love and life
• Repentance and gratitude are the appropriate responses to understanding God's love and salvation