Only Begotten Son

5 times mentioned in the NT, all by the apostle John. Each mention describes the unique attribute and role of God's precious and beloved Only Begotten Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. 

John 1:14 It speaks of His humanity, the Word became flesh, displaying His moral glory, full of grace and truth

John 1:18 It speaks of His deity, the invisible God, yet He appeared to declare to men who God the Father is

John 3:16 It speaks of His redemption, given as a sin offering to the world, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but lives

John 3:18 It speaks of His judgment, who will come as the Judge of this world, that whoever does not believe in Him will be condemned

1 John 4:9 This is a summary of the whole purpose of sending His Son, that we may understand and experience His love for us, for God is love, and hence we ought to love one another

Therefore, God sent His Son as a 
1. Manifestation of His love 1Jn 4:9
2. Propitiation for our sins 1Jn 4:10
3. Demonstration how we ought to love one another 1Jn 4:11

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