Despite our imperfections and failings that separate humans from a perfect and [[God is holy|holy God ]] and bring us death, Scripture reveals that God loves us. Although nothing we do can restore us to a right relationship with God, God himself restores that relationship. It is only through faith in [[Jesus Christ]], in his death and resurrection, that we can return to God. Passages such as [[1 John 3:16]], [[John 3:16]] and [[Romans 3:24]] attest to this
* ''{{web_verse|john|3|16}}'' - (John 3:16)
* ''{{web_verse|1 johnJohn|3|16}}'' - (1 John 3:16)