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What does the Bible say about covenant love?

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Covenant love is exemplified in the friendship between David and Jonathan, showcasing selfless love and mutual commitment as a picture of Christ’s love for His people.

The Bible highlights covenant love through the profound relationship between David and Jonathan. In 1 Samuel 18, Jonathan's soul was knit to David's, illustrating a deep, God-given bond characterized by selfless love and sacrificial friendship. This type of love mirrors Christ's covenant love for His church, which is not merely based on merit but is a sovereign act of grace. In John 15:13, Jesus teaches that greater love has no one than this, that someone lays down his life for his friends, encapsulating the essence of covenant love in the ultimate sacrifice He made for humanity.
Scripture References: 1 Samuel 18:1, John 15:13, Ephesians 1:4-5, Romans 8:28-30, 1 Samuel 20:42, Romans 5:8, 1 Samuel 18:1-4, Deuteronomy 7:9, 1 Samuel 17:55-58, 1 John 4:7-10

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