What is true love?
The Bible is filled with verses that speak of God's love.
They serve as a source of comfort, assurance, and inspiration , reminding us of the incredible love that God has lavished upon us.
Here are some notable ones:
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John 3:16 (NIV): "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."
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Romans 8:38-39 (NIV): "For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord."
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1 John 4:9-10 (NIV): "This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins."
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Ephesians 2:4-5 (NIV): "But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved."
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Zephaniah 3:17 (NIV): "The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing."
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Psalm 136:26 (NIV): "Give thanks to the God of heaven. His love endures forever."
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Jeremiah 31:3 (NIV): "The Lord appeared to us in the past, saying: 'I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.'"
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Romans 5:8 (NIV): "But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us."
These verses showcase the depth, breadth, and everlasting nature of God's love for humanity.
Meditate on them while you sip. Steep your soul in the scriptures of His love.