Overview
The Bible addresses love of god, the across 7 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in Titus and Romans. Closely related themes include Circumcision, Grace of God, Predestination and Trinity, the. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Esau and Jesus.
Key Bible verses about love of god, the
New Testament
Romans
(For the children being not yet born, neither having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of him that calleth;)
It was said unto her, The elder shall serve the younger. elder: or, greater elder: or, greater younger: or, lesser
As it is written, Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated.
Titus
But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared, love: or, pity
Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;
Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour; abundantly: Gr. richly
That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
People in the Bible and love of god, the
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying love of god, the for yourself
- Begin with Romans 9:11, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Titus and Romans each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Esau and Jesus and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Circumcision, Grace of God, Predestination and Trinity, the.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about love of god, the?
The Bible addresses love of god, the across 7 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in Titus and Romans. Closely related themes include Circumcision, Grace of God, Predestination and Trinity, the. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Esau and Jesus.
How many Bible verses are about love of god, the?
The Bible references love of god, the in 7 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention love of god, the?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Romans 9:11: “(For the children being not yet born, neither having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of him that calleth;)”
Which people in the Bible are associated with love of god, the?
Esau and Jesus.
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