• Romans 5:5
    Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.
     
  • 1 John 5:1-3
    Whoever believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and everyone who loves Him who begot also loves him who is begotten of Him. By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and keep His commandments. For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome.
     
  • John 14:15
    "If you love Me, keep My commandments.
     
  • 1 John 4:8-10
    He who does not love does not know God, for God is love. In this the love of God was manifested toward us, that God has sent His only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through Him. In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins.
     
  • 1 John 2:3-5
    Now by this we know that we know Him, if we keep His commandments. He who says, "I know Him," and does not keep His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. But whoever keeps His word, truly the love of God is perfected in him. By this we know that we are in Him.
     
  • Deuteronomy 6:5
    You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength.
     
  • Matthew 22:36-40
    "Teacher, which is the great commandment in the law?" Jesus said to him, "'You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.' This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like it: 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself.' On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets."
     
For more scripture references, please see Bible verses for Love of God


Resources

Love God, Love Neighbor

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

As God's called-out ones, we should have a far more mature understanding of real love, which is God's love. This love is not an abstract concept but is shown through the eternal relationship between the Father and the Son, where the Father loves the Son, and the Son reciprocates that love back to the Father. This mutual love, …


No Real Love Without God

Sermon by John O. Reid

The love of God is the true essence of what the world desperately needs, a love that brings peace, harmony, joy, happiness, fulfillment, purpose, and brotherly affection to all mankind. This love, defined as agape, reflects God's willful direction toward humanity, always seeking what is best for us, even when it differs from our …


How Much Does God Love You?

Sermon/Bible Study by John W. Ritenbaugh

The love of God is an astounding and mind-boggling truth that reveals how deeply He values us. In Jesus' prayer, He asks that we might understand and know that we are loved by God to the same degree as He loves Christ Himself. This equality in love, signified by the word "as," means no more and no less, affirming that God loves …


Love

Bible Study by Martin G. Collins

A Bible study on love, one of the fruits of the Holy Spirit.


Love's Emotional Dimension

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Love doesn't become 'love' until we act. If we don't do what is right, the right feeling will never be formed; emotions are largely developed by our experiences.


The Fruit of the Spirit: Love

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

Love is the first fruit of the Spirit, the one trait of God that exemplifies His character. The Bible defines love as both what it is and what it does.


Loving Christ and Revelation 2:1-7

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

There is a direct relationship between loving Christ and doing the right works. God's love for us places us under a compelling obligation to reciprocate.


God Works in Mysterious Ways (Part One)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Our carnal nature's desire to satisfy an addictive self-centeredness can eventually overrule the Christian's loyalty to God and His commandments.



For more resources, please see the library topic for Love of God