How do we know that God's love is shown through the cross?

The cross is the ultimate demonstration of God's love for humanity, especially for His chosen people. Romans 8:32 states that God did not spare His own Son but delivered Him up for us all. This act illustrates God's commitment to redeeming a people bound by sin. The extent of His love is highlighted in that while we were still sinners, He provided a way for us to be reconciled to Him through the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ. The requirement of substitution demonstrates how much God values justice while simultaneously emphasizing His grace, which He extends to those He has predestined for salvation. This effectively shows that love is not merely an emotional response but involves actions that resulted in reconciliation and hope for eternal life.