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Law and Gospel, justification by faith alone
What does this mean for faith and life?
John 3:16 is the gospel in miniature: salvation by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone. God's love is unconditional; we receive it through trust, not works. The distinction between Law and Gospel shines here—Gospel predominates.
This is pure Gospel—gift, not demand
Believing is receiving, not achieving
God's love is the cause, not the response
οὕτως (so/in this way) modifies manner, not degree
κόσμος (world) in Johannine usage means rebellious humanity
Present tense πιστεύων indicates ongoing faith
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