The love of Jesus Christ is a central theme in Christian theology and is foundational to understanding His mission and teachings. This love is multifaceted, encompassing His love for humanity, His love for the Father, and His command for His followers to love one another.

Divine Love for Humanity

The love of Jesus for humanity is most profoundly demonstrated in His sacrificial death on the cross. As stated in John 15:13 , "Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends." This act of self-sacrifice is the ultimate expression of divine love, fulfilling the prophecy of the Suffering Servant in Isaiah 53. Jesus' willingness to endure suffering and death underscores His deep love for all people, offering redemption and reconciliation with God.

Love for the Father

Jesus' love for the Father is evident throughout the Gospels. His obedience to the Father's will, even unto death, highlights this love. In John 14:31 , Jesus says, "But I do exactly what the Father has commanded Me, so that the world may know that I love the Father." His life and ministry were marked by a desire to glorify the Father, demonstrating a perfect model of love and submission.

Command to Love One Another

Jesus' teachings emphasize the importance of love among His followers. In John 13:34-35 , He commands, "A new commandment I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you also must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are My disciples, if you love one another." This commandment elevates love as the defining characteristic of Christian discipleship, reflecting the love that Jesus Himself exemplified.

Love for the Marginalized

Throughout His ministry, Jesus showed love and compassion for the marginalized and outcast. He healed the sick, welcomed sinners, and spoke with those whom society often rejected. In Matthew 9:36 , it is noted, "When He saw the crowds, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd." His actions reveal a love that transcends social barriers and extends to all people, regardless of their status or past.

Parables of Love

Jesus often used parables to illustrate the nature of divine love. The Parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37) and the Parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32) are prime examples. These accounts convey themes of mercy, forgiveness, and unconditional love, challenging listeners to embody these qualities in their own lives.

Love as Fulfillment of the Law

Jesus taught that love is the fulfillment of the law. In Matthew 22:37-40 , He summarizes the law with two commandments: "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind" and "Love your neighbor as yourself." These commandments encapsulate the essence of the Mosaic Law, emphasizing that true obedience to God is rooted in love.

Eternal Love

The love of Jesus is not limited to His earthly ministry but extends into eternity. Romans 8:38-39 assures believers of the unbreakable bond of Christ's love: "For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor principalities, 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." This eternal love offers believers hope and assurance of salvation.

The love of Jesus Christ is a profound and transformative force, calling individuals to a life of devotion, compassion, and service. His love is the cornerstone of Christian faith, inspiring believers to reflect His love in their relationships with God and others.Psalm 69:9
For the zeal of your house has eaten me up; and the reproaches of them that reproached you are fallen on me.
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Psalm 72:14
He shall redeem their soul from deceit and violence: and precious shall their blood be in his sight.
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Proverbs 8:17,31
I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.
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Isaiah 40:11
He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young.
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Isaiah 42:3
A bruised reed shall he not break, and the smoking flax shall he not quench: he shall bring forth judgment to truth.
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Isaiah 53:4
Surely he has borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted.
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Isaiah 63:7-9
I will mention the loving kindnesses of the LORD, and the praises of the LORD, according to all that the LORD has bestowed on us, and the great goodness toward the house of Israel, which he has bestowed on them according to his mercies, and according to the multitude of his loving kindnesses.
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Micah 5:4
And he shall stand and feed in the strength of the LORD, in the majesty of the name of the LORD his God; and they shall abide: for now shall he be great to the ends of the earth.
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Matthew 8:17
That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bore our sicknesses.
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Matthew 9:36
But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd.
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Matthew 12:49,50
And he stretched forth his hand toward his disciples, and said, Behold my mother and my brothers!
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Matthew 14:14
And Jesus went forth, and saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion toward them, and he healed their sick.
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Matthew 15:32
Then Jesus called his disciples to him, and said, I have compassion on the multitude, because they continue with me now three days, and have nothing to eat: and I will not send them away fasting, lest they faint in the way.
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Matthew 18:2-6,10-13
And Jesus called a little child to him, and set him in the middle of them,
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Matthew 19:13-15
Then were there brought to him little children, that he should put his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them.
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Matthew 23:37
O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you that kill the prophets, and stone them which are sent to you, how often would I have gathered your children together, even as a hen gathers her chickens under her wings, and you would not!
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Matthew 28:10
Then said Jesus to them, Be not afraid: go tell my brothers that they go into Galilee, and there shall they see me.
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Mark 3:31-35
There came then his brothers and his mother, and, standing without, sent to him, calling him.
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Mark 9:36,37,42
And he took a child, and set him in the middle of them: and when he had taken him in his arms, he said to them,
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Mark 10:13,14,16,21
And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them: and his disciples rebuked those that brought them.
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Luke 7:13
And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said to her, Weep not.
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Luke 8:19-21
Then came to him his mother and his brothers, and could not come at him for the press.
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Luke 9:48
And said to them, Whoever shall receive this child in my name receives me: and whoever shall receive me receives him that sent me: for he that is least among you all, the same shall be great.
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Luke 18:15,16
And they brought to him also infants, that he would touch them: but when his disciples saw it, they rebuked them.
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Luke 22:31,32
And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan has desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat:
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Luke 23:28
But Jesus turning to them said, Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for me, but weep for yourselves, and for your children.
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Luke 24:38-40
And he said to them, Why are you troubled? and why do thoughts arise in your hearts?
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John 10:3,4,11,14-16
To him the porter opens; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calls his own sheep by name, and leads them out.
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John 11:5,33-36
Now Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus.
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John 13:1,23,34
Now before the feast of the passover, when Jesus knew that his hour was come that he should depart out of this world to the Father, having loved his own which were in the world, he loved them to the end.
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John 14:1-3,18,21,27
Let not your heart be troubled: you believe in God, believe also in me.
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John 15:9-13,15
As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you: continue you in my love.
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John 17:12,15,19
While I was with them in the world, I kept them in your name: those that you gave me I have kept, and none of them is lost, but the son of perdition; that the scripture might be fulfilled.
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John 18:8,9
Jesus answered, I have told you that I am he: if therefore you seek me, let these go their way:
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John 19:26,27
When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he said to his mother, Woman, behold your son!
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John 20:17,27
Jesus said to her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brothers, and say to them, I ascend to my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God.
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John 21:15-17
So when they had dined, Jesus said to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, love you me more than these? He said to him, Yes, Lord; you know that I love you. He said to him, Feed my lambs.
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Acts 9:4,5
And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying to him, Saul, Saul, why persecute you me?
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Acts 10:38
How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.
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Romans 8:35,37-39
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?
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Romans 15:3
For even Christ pleased not himself; but, as it is written, The reproaches of them that reproached you fell on me.
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2 Corinthians 5:13,14
For whether we be beside ourselves, it is to God: or whether we be sober, it is for your cause.
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2 Corinthians 8:9
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that you through his poverty might be rich.
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Galatians 2:20
I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ lives in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.
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Ephesians 3:17-19
That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love,
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Ephesians 5:2,25,29,30
And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us, and has given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet smelling smell.
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2 Thessalonians 2:13
But we are bound to give thanks always to God for you, brothers beloved of the Lord, because God has from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:
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Hebrews 2:11,18
For both he that sanctifies and they who are sanctified are all of one: for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brothers,
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Hebrews 4:15
For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.
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1 John 3:16
Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers.
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Revelation 1:5
And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. To him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood,
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Revelation 3:9,19
Behold, I will make them of the synagogue of Satan, which say they are Jews, and are not, but do lie; behold, I will make them to come and worship before your feet, and to know that I have loved you.
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288. ampelos -- vine
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4102. pistis -- faith, faithfulness
... and knowledge and in all earnestness and in the love. ... 11:6). But a personal encounter
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Wonderful Love of Jesus. PM Christ's Love.
... 116 Wonderful Love of Jesus. PM Christ's Love. Christ's Love. In vain in
high and holy lays My soul her grateful voice would raise ...
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The Holy Communion the Exceeding Great Love of Our Master and Only ...
... The Holy Communion The exceeding great Love of our Master and only Saviour Jesus
Christ. ... The exceeding great Love of our Master and only Saviour Jesus Christ. ...
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Love is not Condemned, but Love in God, in whom There is Rest ...
... Book IV. Chapter XII."Love is Not Condemned, But Love in God, in Whom There
is Rest Through Jesus Christ, is to Be Preferred. 18. ...
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Second Sunday after Trinity. And this is his Commandment; that we ...
... And this is His commandment; That we should believe on the name of His Son Jesus
Christ, and love one another, as He gave us commandment. ...
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"And this is his Commandment, that we Should Believe on the Name ...
... RELIGION. Sermon I. "And this is his commandment, That we should believe
on the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another.". ...
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Now from this view of God's Infinite Love and Mercy in Christ ...
... Address 195: Now from this view of God's infinite love and mercy in Christ
Jesus? Now from this view of God's infinite love and ...
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Entire Sanctification as Taught by Jesus Christ.
... observance of the law of God, yet Jesus said to him ... lackest," and that one thing
was perfect love, for He ... Christ would not have us become His followers without ...
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The Humanheartedness of Jesus.
... money is ever worth so much as his love. Certainly the greatest honor of this earth,
greater than rank or station or wealth, is the friendship of Jesus Christ. ...
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The Man Christ Jesus
... need more and more consideration from you. Oh the depths of the love, and
wisdom, and glory of God in the person of Jesus Christ! ...
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Growing up into Christ
... This is the sure result of union with Jesus. When Christ abides in the heart, the
whole nature is transformed. Christ's Spirit, His love, softens the heart ...
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