Defenders Podcast Defenders: Doctrine of God: Attributes of God (Part 20): God's Love
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Mar 30, 2022 AI Snips
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God Is Essentially Loving
- 1 John declares love as essential to God's nature: "God is love," meaning love belongs to God's very essence.
- Craig emphasizes this isn't contingent or advantageous to God but an essential attribute manifested toward humanity through Christ's sending.
Unconditional Love Comes Before Our Worthiness
- God's love is unconditional: Scripture shows God loved us first and not because of our goodness.
- Craig cites Deuteronomy 7:7–8 and Ephesians 2:4–5 and Titus 3:3–5 to show choice and mercy precede our deeds.
God's Love Is Unchanging
- God's love is immutable: Jeremiah 31:3 calls it an everlasting love and God's faithfulness continues.
- Craig argues God will not grow tired or withdraw his love, framing it as steadfast rather than temporal.