Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: ... (1 John 3:16)
Five ways how we come to realise God's love towards us.
1/ By what God has done as recorded in the Word of God .
2/ In what he has done in calling us .
3/ In how he has blessed us .
4/ In trials and chastening .
5/ In looking back .