…for God is Love (1
John 4:8). Not only does God love, but
God is Love. God’s love is unconditional
for everyone, those going to heaven and those going to hell.
God’s Agape Love
Agape love is an
unconditional giving of oneself for another with no strings attached. Agape love is one-sided because it does not
have to be returned to be kept alive. In other words, it's not, "I will
love you, if you love me." Its, "I will love you, no matter
what."
What is God’s Agape
love like? Love is very patient and
kind, never jealous or envious, never boastful or proud, never haughty or
selfish or rude. Love does not demand its own way. It is not irritable or
touchy. It does not hold grudges and will hardly even notice when others do it
wrong. It is never glad about injustice,
but rejoices whenever truth wins out. If you love someone you will be loyal to
him no matter what the cost. You will always believe in him, always expect the
best of him, and always stand your ground in defending him (1 Corinthians
13:4-8).
By this everyone will
know that you are my disciples, if you love one another” (John 13:35).
God loves you so much
that He sent His Son to die on the cross for you so you might have everlasting
life with Him. His love is not based on performance. Christ loves you so much that while you were
yet a sinner, He died for you.
God's love for you is
unconditional and undeserved. He loves
you in spite of your disobedience, your weakness, your sin and your
selfishness. He loves you enough to
provide a way to abundant, eternal life through Jesus Christ.
God's Love Reaches
Beyond Circumstances
…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 (Romans 8:39). Neither death nor
life can separate you from God's love. The angels won't, and all the powers of
hell itself cannot keep God’s love away. Such love is beyond our ability to
grasp with our minds, but it is not beyond our ability to experience with our
heart. God continues to love both those
going to heaven and those who reject Jesus and are go to hell.
Summary
God’s unconditional
love for us is without bounds and continues even if we refuse to return God’s
love. Receiving God’s love and sharing it with others helps complete God’s
intent for us. Our loving creator
created us to love and we are only complete when we fully share God’s love with
others and fully love God.
For more on sharing
God’s love, https://www.getbibleanswers.org/gods-love.html
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