God's Love Gift
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This beloved verse encapsulates the entire gospel in a single, magnificent sentence.
The breadth of God's love ('so loved the world'), the depth of His sacrifice ('gave His only Son'), the simplicity of access ('whoever believes'), and the magnitude of the promise ('eternal life') combine to reveal the heart of the Christmas story. God didn't send a message or a program—He gave His Son, holding nothing back. This gift offers life to all who receive Him through faith.
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Prayer
Loving Father, thank You for loving the world so much that You gave Your only Son. We believe in Him and receive eternal life. Amen.
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