The love of Christ is real as evidenced by His sacrifice and the transformative change in believers' hearts.
Knowing the love of Christ goes beyond mere intellectual assent; it encompasses a personal, life-changing relationship with Him. The Scriptures testify to this love in Romans 5:8, where it states that 'God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.' This sacrificial love not only provides salvation but also fuels our love for Him. As believers experience this profound transformation — moving from hating God to loving Him — we see clear evidence that the love of Christ is at work. This mutual love is birthed from His initial love for us, which prompts us to love Him in response.
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