20 Facts About God’s Love: Bulletpoint Truths About God’s Heart for You

Here are 20 uplifting facts about God’s love, drawn from our deep KJV study. Each points to how God’s love reveals Himself, shapes our lives, and calls us to respond. Let these truths encourage your heart and equip you to teach others with confidence and warmth.

1. God Chose Israel Out of Love

“Because the LORD loved you… He redeemed you.” (Deuteronomy 7:8 KJV)

• God’s choice of Israel wasn’t based on their merit but on His sovereign love.
• Redemption from Egypt illustrates love as an undeserved gift.
• This act set the pattern: God initiates relationship by loving first.
• Believers today see this as the foundation of grace.
• Teaching point: love-driven election precedes obedience, not the other way around.
• Application: rest in God’s love, knowing you’re chosen by His good pleasure.

2. God’s Everlasting Love

“Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love.” (Jeremiah 31:3 KJV)

• “Everlasting” signals love that never begins or ends.
• God pursued Israel through exile, discipline, and restoration.
• Love persists despite human failure—He won’t let go.
• This promise undergirds our security in Christ today.
• Encouragement: when you feel forgotten, God’s love remains constant.
• Teaching tip: highlight God’s timing—He reaches out at just the right moment.

3. Steadfast Lovingkindness

“O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.” (Psalm 136:1 KJV)

• “Mercy” here translates ḥesed, steadfast covenant love.
• Repeated refrain (“for his mercy endureth…”) emphasizes dependability.
• Each act of God’s goodness is rooted in loyal commitment.
• We echo the Psalmist by giving thanks for ongoing kindness.
• In teaching, note how ancient worship mirrors our call to gratitude.
• Application: cultivate a thankful heart by recalling daily mercies.

4. God’s Character of Love and Truth

“The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth.” (Exodus 34:6 KJV)

• God’s self‑revelation combines ḥesed (merciful love) with steadfast faithfulness.
• “Goodness and truth” show love is both active and trustworthy.
• Loving patience (longsuffering) means He bears our faults tenderly.
• Teaching emphasis: God’s love always aligns with His perfect character.
• Application: when life feels uncertain, cling to His unchanging truth.

5. God Is Love

“God is love.” (1 John 4:8 KJV)

• Love isn’t just something God does; it’s who He is.
• Every divine action flows from His very nature.
• Knowing God means knowing love in its purest form.
• Teaching focus: love is foundational to all theology and practice.
• Encouragement: rest in the reality that God’s essence is affectionate and generous.

6. The World Loved by God

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son…” (John 3:16 KJV)

• “World” includes every human, regardless of background.
• Divine love motivates the greatest gift: Jesus Himself.
• This verse encapsulates the Gospel in one sentence.
• Teaching tip: contrast human love (conditional) with God’s sacrificial love.
• Application: share this verse as the heartbeat of the Gospel message.

7. Love Commended in Christ’s Death

“But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:8 KJV)

• Love is proven when it acts for unworthy recipients.
• Christ’s death is the ultimate demonstration of unmerited favor.
• We see God’s love extended before we could respond.
• Teaching point: emphasize grace—God moves first, always.
• Application: let this truth heal shame and inspire gratitude.

8. God’s Mercy Knows No Bounds

“For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him.” (Psalm 103:11 KJV)

• The vast sky illustrates immeasurable compassion.
• Fear of the Lord (reverent awe) invites divine mercy.
• God’s forgiveness reaches beyond our tallest failures.
• Teaching note: use cosmic imagery to help learners grasp scope.
• Application: declare this promise when burdened by guilt.

9. Fatherly Compassion

“Like as a father pitieth his children, so the LORD pitieth them that fear him.” (Psalm 103:13 KJV)

• God’s love parallels a caring parent’s heart.
• “Pitieth” implies deep empathy for our struggles.
• This image comforts us in weakness and fear.
• Teaching idea: share a personal story of parental care to illustrate.
• Application: approach God with childlike trust in His compassion.

10. God’s Unforgettable Love

“Can a woman forget her sucking child… yet will I not forget thee.” (Isaiah 49:15 KJV)

• Maternal imagery highlights tender, lasting affection.
• Even the strongest human bond pales next to God’s remembrance.
• God keeps our names recorded in His heart.
• Teaching emphasis: God’s memory is reliable—He never overlooks you.
• Application: when loneliness strikes, recall this promise.

11. God as Shepherd

“The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.” (Psalm 23:1 KJV)

• Shepherd conveys guidance, provision, and protection.
• “I shall not want” speaks of complete care.
• Sheep follow their shepherd’s voice in trust.
• Teaching tip: use real shepherd anecdotes or images to engage listeners.
• Application: trust God to lead through uncertain seasons.

12. The Greatest Love

“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” (John 15:13 KJV)

• Jesus defines love by self‑sacrifice.
• True love risks comfort, reputation, even life itself.
• Christ exemplifies this love perfectly for us.
• Teaching focus: challenge learners to consider sacrificial service.
• Application: ask, “Where might God call you to sacrificial love today?”

13. Unbreakable Love

“Neither death, nor life… shall be able to separate us from the love of God.” (Romans 8:38-39 KJV)

• Nothing in all creation can sever God’s love bond.
• Trials and triumphs alike rest under His care.
• This unbreakable love offers unshakable security.
• Teaching idea: illustrate with stories of perseverance in hardship.
• Application: stand firm in faith when circumstances shift.

14. Love Poured into Hearts

“The love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost.” (Romans 5:5 KJV)

• God doesn’t just show love; He places it within us.
• The Spirit empowers us to love beyond natural capacity.
• Love becomes an inner motivation, not just an external command.
• Teaching note: highlight the Spirit’s role in practical love.
• Application: pray for fresh infilling of God’s love today.

15. First Fruit of the Spirit

“The fruit of the Spirit is… love…” (Galatians 5:22 KJV)

• Love leads the list of Spirit‑produced virtues.
• It’s the soil from which all other Christlike qualities grow.
• Spirit‑led love transforms relationships and character.
• Teaching tip: meditate on each “fruit” as love’s outworking.
• Application: evaluate your day by the love you show others.

16. Love Fulfills the Law

“Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love is the fulfilling of the law.” (Romans 13:10 KJV)

• Genuine love naturally obeys God’s moral commands.
• Harm to others breaks the law; love upholds it.
• This connects Old Testament ethics with New Testament love.
• Teaching emphasis: love transcends rules by embodying God’s heart.
• Application: ask, “How can I love better rather than merely follow rules?”

17. The New Commandment

“A new commandment… That ye love one another; as I have loved you.” (John 13:34 KJV)

• Standard raised: love others with Christ’s self‑giving pattern.
• Fellowship and witness hinge on mutual love.
• This commandment defines true discipleship.
• Teaching idea: use foot‑washing story to show servant love.
• Application: choose one person today to love “as Christ loved you.”

18. Love God Wholeheartedly

“Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart… soul… mind.” (Matthew 22:37 KJV)

• Total devotion means God takes first place in our lives.
• Heart, soul, and mind involve emotion, will, and intellect.
• This love fuels worship and obedience.
• Teaching tip: explore practical ways to love God in each area.
• Application: set aside time today to express whole‑heart love in prayer or praise.

19. Love Covers Sins

“Above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.” (1 Peter 4:8 KJV)

• Love overlooks faults and forgives generously.
• Fervent love binds believers in unity.
• Covering sins doesn’t ignore wrongdoing but chooses mercy.
• Teaching emphasis: forgiveness springs from love.
• Application: practice covering an offense with grace this week.

20. Love: The Perfect Bond

“And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.” (Colossians 3:14 KJV)

• Love unites every virtue into a harmonious whole.
• It “binds” relationships, communities, and character together.
• Without love, other virtues can become mere performance.
• Teaching idea: compare life without love to a puzzle missing its final piece.
• Application: ask God to clothe you daily in active, unifying love.