Term

love (God's attribute)

The doctrine that God eternally gives of himself to others.

Filed underTheology Proper

Definition

When used of God, the doctrine that God eternally gives of himself to others.

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Sources

  1. 1.Wayne A. Grudem Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. 2nd ed.. (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Academic, 2020). 12C.2Original citation: Grudem, Wayne A. Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Academic, 2020, 12C.2.

Last revised August 14, 2026