“For God so loved the World...” It’s all about love. Jesus’ conversation with the Pharisee, Nicodemus, lays the foundation for the gospel message. It begins with hope (advent theme): God didn’t give up on the rebellious creation. When we turned away, God did not turn away from us. Love is not God’s second choice. Love is the heart of God’s character. God’s love gives us new life (2 Corinthians 5:17).
