God’s love

I believe hearing about God’s love is not new to believers. Those brought up in faith likely learned about the birth, death, and resurrection of Christ. However, controversies persist about the nature of God’s love. In this post, I aim to clarify what God’s love truly is.

What is God’s love?

Love, in layman’s terms, is a deep and warm feeling toward another. God’s love transcends feelings; it is the very nature of God, an eternal aspect of His being. In essence, love is God personified.This love was revealed through Christ, who lived both as 100% man and 100% God. His birth, death, and resurrection demonstrated a love not bound by conditions, as emphasized in Romans 5:8, “But God commends his love toward us, that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”

Did God’s love start with Christ’s birth?

No!, it began with the creation of man in God’s image and likeness (Gen 1:27-28). God’s love, described as AGAPE, persisted despite man’s fall, leading to various dispensations and attempts to guide humanity. Even after failures, God, through Jesus, provided a way for redemption, foretold in Genesis 3:13-16.John 3:16 reinforces this, “For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son.” Thus, God’s love was manifested through Jesus (1 John 4:9).

Is God’s love preferential or selective?

No, it is neither preferential nor selective. It is His inherent nature, as stated in 1 John 4:8, “He that loves not, knows not that God is love.” Christ’s death was for all—Jews, Greeks, Christians, and unbelievers (Rom 5:6). This universal love brought salvation and direct access to God, allowing us to call Him ABBA Father (Rom 8:15).

Conclusion

The scriptural lens reveals God’s love even before our birth, expressed through Jesus Christ. This love extends to all, believers and unbelievers alike. It is our duty to share this love repeatedly, emphasizing that God’s love is not based on worthiness but on His nature—GOD IS LOVE!