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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.

The supreme quality of Jesus Christ's love

Ephesians 3:17-19 See also Romans 8:35,38-39

It caused him to leave his eternal glory

2 Corinthians 8:9 See also Philippians 2:6-8

It moved him to give his life for others

1 John 3:16 See also John 10:11,14-15; John 15:13; Ephesians 5:2; Revelation 1:5

He loves sinners

Luke 23:34 See also Luke 13:34 pp Matthew 23:37; Luke 23:43

He loves each believer

2 Thessalonians 2:13 See also John 10:3-5

Examples of Jesus Christ's love

His compassion for the needy

Matthew 9:36 pp Mark 6:34; Matthew 14:14; Matthew 15:32 pp Mark 8:1-2; Luke 7:13

His love for children

Matthew 19:13-15 pp Mark 10:13-16 pp Luke 18:15-17

His love for his mother

John 19:26-27

His love for his followers

John 13:1

Lazarus:

John 11:1-7,17-22,32-44

The “disciple whom Jesus loved” is widely thought to have been John, the author of the Gospel:

John 13:23; John 20:2; John 21:7,20

Jesus Christ's love stems from the Father

He receives the Father's love

John 3:35 See also Matthew 17:5 pp Mark 9:7 pp Luke 9:35; Mark 1:11 pp Matthew 3:17 pp Luke 3:22; John 5:20; John 14:31

His love reveals the Father's love

Romans 5:8 See also John 3:16; Ephesians 2:4-5; 1 John 4:9-10

Jesus Christ's love motivates the church

His love indwells believers

John 17:26 See also John 15:9-10; Galatians 2:20; 1 Timothy 1:14; 1 John 4:12

His love disciplines believers

Revelation 3:19 See also Hebrews 12:5-6; Proverbs 3:11-12; Revelation 3:9

His love inspires authentic Christian attitudes

John 13:34-35 See also Leviticus 19:18; Deuteronomy 6:5; Matthew 5:43-44; Matthew 22:35-39 pp Mark 12:28-31 pp Luke 10:25-27; Luke 6:27; John 15:12; 1 John 3:10

His love inspires Christian marriage

Ephesians 5:25 See also Ephesians 5:28-30

His love inspires a desire for spiritual gifts

1 Corinthians 14:1

His love motivates Christians to live for God

2 Corinthians 5:14-15 See also Romans 8:37; 1 Corinthians 16:14; Colossians 2:2; 1 Thessalonians 1:3; Hebrews 10:24

See also

1085  God, love of
2015  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