Dictionary of Bible Themes Jesus Christ's total giving of himself, shown supremely in his obedient suffering and death on the cross, reveals God's amazing love for sinners. It continues to motivate and inspire Christians today. Ephesians 3:17-19The supreme quality of Jesus Christ's love See also Romans 8:35,38-392 Corinthians 8:9 See also It caused him to leave his eternal glory Philippians 2:6-81 John 3:16 See also It moved him to give his life for others John 10:11,14-15; 15:13Ephesians 5:2 Revelation 1:5 Luke 23:34 See also He loves sinners Luke 13:34Luke 23:43 pp Mt 23:37 2 Thessalonians 2:13See also He loves each believer John 10:3-5Matthew 9:36 Examples of Jesus Christ's love His compassion for the needy Matthew 14:14; 15:32pp Mk 6:34 Luke 7:13pp Mk 8:1-2 Matthew 19:13-15His love for children pp Mk 10:13-16 John 19:26-27pp Lk 18:15-17 His love for his mother John 13:1His love for his followers John 11:1-7,17-22,32-44Lazarus: John 13:23; 20:2; 21:7,20The "disciple whom Jesus loved" is widely thought to have been John, the author of the Gospel: John 3:35Jesus Christ's love stems from the Father See also He receives the Father's love Matthew 17:5Mark 1:11 pp Mk 9:7 pp Lk 9:35 John 5:20; 14:31pp Mt 3:17 pp Lk 3:22 Romans 5:8See also His love reveals the Father's love John 3:16Ephesians 2:4-5 1 John 4:9-10 John 17:26 Jesus Christ's love motivates the church See also His love indwells believers John 15:9-10Galatians 2:20 1 Timothy 1:14 1 John 4:12 Revelation 3:19 See also His love disciplines believers Hebrews 12:5-6Proverbs 3:11-12 Revelation 3:9 John 13:34-35 See also His love inspires authentic Christian attitudes Leviticus 19:18Deuteronomy 6:5 Matthew 5:43-44; 22:35-39 Luke 6:27 pp Mk 12:28-31 John 15:12pp Lk 10:25-27 1 John 3:10Ephesians 5:25 See also His love inspires Christian marriage Ephesians 5:28-301 Corinthians 14:1 His love inspires a desire for spiritual gifts 2 Corinthians 5:14-15See also His love motivates Christians to live for God Romans 8:371 Corinthians 16:14 Colossians 2:2 1 Thessalonians 1:3 Hebrews 10:24 See also 1085 God, love of2015 Christ, compassion 2027 Christ, grace & mercy 2410 cross, the 2525 Christ, cross of 2530 Christ, death of 3209 Holy Spirit & love 5564 suffering of Christ 5659 bride 5708 marriage 7020 church, the 8292 love |
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