How do we know that Christ's love for the church is real?

Romans 5:8 assures us that God commendeth His love toward us in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. This profound act of love illustrates that Christ's commitment to His church was established long before we acknowledged Him, emphasizing sacrificial love. His love is not contingent upon our worthiness but is rooted in His grace and mercy. Just as husbands are to emulate this kind of love towards their wives, so too does Christ exemplify an unconditional love for His church, bringing about cleansing, sanctification, and glory in the lives of believers.