Unfathomable Love Unveiled

“The Greatest Love of All Time, a gift so free
Displayed on the Cross of Calvary, for you and me.”

Dennis Lastimoso
Anchored In Christ
3 min readAug 27, 2023

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“The Greatest Love of All Time” is a theme that captivates the hearts of humanity, resonating deeply with our longing for love that knows no bounds. Romans 5:8 stands as encouragement of hope, proclaiming the unfathomable love of God towards us: “But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” –God’s sacrificial love is displayed through the death of Jesus Christ on the cross for our redemption.

In today’s world, love is often seen as an emotion subject to changing circumstances. We long for love that endures, that remains steadfast in the face of our imperfections and failures. The lesson of Romans 5:8 reminds us that such love exists — love that is given freely even when we have done nothing to earn it. It’s immeasurable love that drove Christ to die for us while we were still sinners

As we explore the significance of this divine love, may our hearts be stirred to embrace the greatest love of all time.

John 3:16 says, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” The verse testifies to God’s love for humanity. Love is not just an emotion or declamation, it requires action! “He gave”. He loved the world so much that He willingly sent His only Son, Jesus Christ, to be our Savior. This ultimate act of love demonstrates God’s desire to reconcile us to Himself and offer us the gift of eternal life through faith in Christ.

God’s love is not based on our worthiness or actions; through His grace, salvation is extended to all who believe in Christ, redeeming us and granting us new life. Ephesians 2:4–5:But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)

He initiated the plan of salvation by sending Jesus Christ to become the sacrifice for our sins. It is not based on our love for Him but on His love for us. In Christ, we find life and reconciliation with God. 1 John 4:9–10 says, “In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him. Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son [to be] the propitiation for our sins.

“The Greatest Love of All Time” is embodied in Jesus Christ, who sacrificed His life for us as sinners. His love is unparalleled, offering forgiveness, redemption, and eternal life. As we embrace this love, let us respond with gratitude and love others as Christ loved us.

John 13:34–35 “A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.

May the love of Christ inspire us to live lives that reflect His love and point others to the Savior who loved us beyond measure.

Always Begin With God

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Dennis Lastimoso
Anchored In Christ

A Born Again Believer of Christ. Any glory here doesn't belong to me as writer, but to Christ Jesus our Lord & Saviour! Be Strengthened! Be Edified! Be Blessed!