1 John 4:19: We Love Because He First Loved Us – Understanding God’s Transformative Love

1 John 4:19 reveals the cornerstone of Christian love: “We love because He first loved us” (NIV). This profound verse teaches that all human capacity to genuinely love originates from God’s initiative. God didn’t wait for us to become lovable—He loved us while we were still sinners (Romans 5:8). This divine love transforms hearts, heals […]