What is the love of God?
God's love is his settled, self-giving commitment to the good of his people — most clearly shown at the cross of Christ. «God is love,» and his love defines all his ways with us.
John writes simply, «God is love» (1 John 4:8). Love is not just what God does; it is who he is. The Father, Son, and Spirit have eternally loved each other, and from that overflow they love us.
God's love is proved at the cross: «God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us» (Romans 5:8). It is not love that waits for us to be lovable.
And his love is unshakable: «neither death nor life… will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord» (Romans 8:38–39). It is the deepest foundation a soul can stand on.
Original BibleDawn answer · reviewed 2026-06. Drafted with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy.