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The Passion of the Christ: God's Love Defined at Calvary - Christocentric (1 John 4:7-8)

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The cross defines what "God is love" means—not sentimental affection but self-giving sacrifice. "In this is love, not that we have loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son" (1 John 4:10). Christocentric reading sees the cross as love's definition: God's nature is revealed at Calvary. We know what love is by looking at Christ's sacrifice. "Love one another"—as Christ loved. Anyone who knows God knows cruciform love; anyone who loves sacrificially participates in divine nature. The cross reveals the God who is love.

Topics & Themes

cruciform lovecross definedsacrificialChrist revealedsent Son

Scripture References

1 John 4:7-81 John 4:101 John 3:16

Emotional Tone

awelovegratitude

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