Romans 5:8
Romans 5:8
But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
The love of God is shown most clearly in the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who died for us while we were still sinners. This act of grace reveals the depth of God's love, as He gave His Son for our redemption. Even when we were undeserving, God's love was unconditional and steadfast. This kind of love is not based on our actions but on God's character. As believers, we are called to respond to God’s love with gratitude, repentance, and a desire to live in a way that honors His sacrifice. The love of Christ compels us to extend grace and forgiveness to others, mirroring His love in our relationships.
1 John 4:20
If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen?
2 Corinthians 5:10
For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.
1 John 4:21
And this commandment have we from him, That he who loveth God love his brother also.
Ephesians 3:17
That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love,