Does God Really Love?

Does God Really Love?

From Hope Springs Eternal by Alan Bentrup

March 1, 2026 · 14 min

About this episode

Father Alan explores the question of God's love through the lens of John 3:1–17 and the story of Nicodemus.

In this sermon from St. Martin's Episcopal Church in Keller, Texas, Father Alan explores one of the most honest questions people ask in the dark: Does God really love? Drawing from John 3:1–17 and the story of Nicodemus, this message unpacks the radical scope of John 3:16, what it means that God loved the world, and why that changes everything. This sermon is part of the Lent series Listen to Jesus at St. Martin's Episcopal Church.

People in this episode

Host: Alan

Topics covered

  • religion
  • spirituality
  • christianity
  • love
  • sermon

Keywords

  • God's love
  • John 3:16
  • Nicodemus
  • Lent series
  • St. Martin's Episcopal Church

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: John 3:1–17 and, Listen to Jesus

Places: Keller, Texas

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