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How do we know that God's love is manifested in Christ?

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God's love is manifested in Christ through His sending as the propitiation for our sins, demonstrating His grace and mercy.

In 1 John 4:9, John writes, 'In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him.' This passage underscores the understanding that God's love is tangible and active, not merely abstract. The sending of Christ as the propitiation shows that God's love is not contingent on our merit; rather, it flows from His sovereign will motivated by grace. The beauty of this love is encapsulated in the idea that while we were unlovable, God chose to love us and make the ultimate sacrifice for our redemption. This love transforms believers to love one another as an expression of the love that has been lavished upon them.
Scripture References: 1 John 4:9-10, Romans 5:6-8

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Satisfaction for Sin
Wayne Boyd · Jul 17, 2019
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