Best Christian Quotes to Support your Faith, Edited by Melkisedeck Leon Shine

Love and Forgiveness: 15 Scripture Verses on God's Unconditional Grace

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Author/Editor: Melkisedeck Leon Shine, 2015-2017: AckySHINE.com

In a world that often feels cold and unforgiving, the concept of love and forgiveness can seem like a distant dream. However, as Christians, we are called to embody and reflect God's unconditional grace in our lives. Through Scripture, we find guidance and inspiration to love one another, to forgive as God forgives us, and to trust in His unwavering love. Let us explore 15 scripture verses that reveal God's incredible grace and encourage us to embrace love and forgiveness in our daily lives.

"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." - John 3:16 🌍
"But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." - Romans 5:8 ✝️
"Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins." - 1 Peter 4:8 ❤️
"Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you." - Colossians 3:13 🙏
"But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you." - Matthew 5:44 🌿
"And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony." - Colossians 3:14 🌈
"Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you." - Ephesians 4:32 🤗
"Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth." - 1 Corinthians 13:4-6 💗
"But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return, and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, for he is kind to the ungrateful and the evil." - Luke 6:35 🌟
"Let all that you do be done in love." - 1 Corinthians 16:14 🌺
"Judge not, and you will not be judged; condemn not, and you will not be condemned; forgive, and you will be forgiven." - Luke 6:37 ✨
"For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you." - Matthew 6:14 🌞
"Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing." - 1 Peter 3:9 🌻
"Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good." - Romans 12:9 🌺
"And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love." - 1 Corinthians 13:13 💫

Let these scripture verses be a reminder of God's unconditional love and His desire for us to extend that love to others. As Jesus taught us through His examples and teachings, love and forgiveness are the foundations of our faith. By choosing love and forgiveness, we can overcome bitterness, heal broken relationships, and experience the true joy that comes from embracing God's grace.

So, dear reader, I encourage you to open your heart to God's love. Believe that He loves you unconditionally and desires to pour His grace into your life. Trust in His guidance and let His love flow through you, allowing you to love others with the same fervor. Remember, love and forgiveness are powerful tools that can transform lives and bring healing to our hurting world.

May God bless you abundantly as you choose to walk in the path of love and forgiveness. May His grace be your strength and His love be your constant companion. And may you find peace and joy in knowing that you are deeply loved by the Creator of the universe. Amen. 🙏💖🌟

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👥 Wande Guest Oct 4, 2019

Such a powerful message!

👥 Samson Tibaijuka Guest Sep 27, 2019

And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. – Hebrews 10:24

👥 Mwanaidi Guest Sep 21, 2019

John 10:9-11 – "I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. They will come in and go out, and find pasture. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep."

👥 Nuru Guest Aug 27, 2019

John 14:23-27 – "Jesus replied, ‘Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them. Anyone who does not love me will not obey my teaching. These words you hear are not my own; they belong to the Father who sent me. All this I have spoken while still with you. But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.’"

👥 Yusuf Guest Aug 24, 2019

Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which cannot be shaken but endures forever. – Psalm 125:1

👥 John Mwangi Guest Aug 17, 2019

God's promises are always true

👥 Elijah Mutua Guest Aug 11, 2019

Faith is daring the soul to go beyond what the eyes can see. – William Newton Clark

👥 Michael Onyango Guest Aug 6, 2019

Romans 12:9-13 – "Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality."

👥 Binti Guest Jul 31, 2019

Faith is the gaze of a soul upon a saving God. – A.W. Tozer

👥 Thomas Mwakalindile Guest Jul 27, 2019

Faith grows stronger in trials

👥 Rahma Guest Jul 14, 2019

Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. – 1 John 4:8

👥 Lucy Mahiga Guest Jun 28, 2019

I needed this perspective.

👥 Mwanaidha Guest Jun 27, 2019

You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. – Matthew 5:14

👥 Chris Okello Guest Jun 1, 2019

John 15:5-8 – "I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. If you do not remain in me, you are like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned. If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples."

👥 Edith Cherotich Guest May 31, 2019

God never said that the journey would be easy, but He did say that the arrival would be worthwhile. – Max Lucado

👥 Nancy Kawawa Guest May 30, 2019

The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace. – Numbers 6:24-26

👥 Daniel Obura Guest May 24, 2019

I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you. – Matthew 17:20

👥 Wilson Ombati Guest May 19, 2019

Therefore encourage one another with these words. – 1 Thessalonians 4:18

👥 Shani Guest May 17, 2019

When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy. – Psalm 94:19

👥 Esther Nyambura Guest May 15, 2019

Such a beautiful quote! 🌷

👥 Anna Sumari Guest May 10, 2019

John 8:12 – "When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, 'I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.'"

👥 Halimah Guest May 4, 2019

Faith is the fountain of prayer. – St. Augustine

👥 Alex Nakitare Guest May 1, 2019

Faith in God includes faith in His timing. – Unknown

👥 Jabir Guest Apr 19, 2019

Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you. – 1 Peter 5:7

👥 Issa Guest Apr 17, 2019

The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. – Nahum 1:7

👥 John Malisa Guest Apr 5, 2019

Faith isn’t believing without proof but trusting without reservation. – Unknown

👥 Andrew Mchome Guest Apr 4, 2019

Faith is not about everything turning out okay, but being okay no matter how things turn out. – Anonymous

👥 Mwanajuma Guest Apr 2, 2019

This one really made me think. 🤔 I love how this quote challenges me to reflect on my own life and decisions. It’s not just motivational—it’s thought-provoking. It encourages me to take a deeper look at myself and how I approach certain situations. Sometimes, we need to be reminded to pause and think before we act, and this quote does exactly that. It’s going to stick with me for a while, and I’m so grateful for this moment of introspection!

👥 Samuel Were Guest Mar 27, 2019

Faith is trusting God even when you don’t understand His plan. – Unknown

👥 Mjaka Guest Mar 18, 2019

Faith is believing in something when common sense tells you not to. – Unknown

👥 Zubeida Guest Mar 15, 2019

I lift up my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. – Psalm 121:1-2

👥 Mchawi Guest Mar 11, 2019

Love this, so inspiring! 🌟

👥 Azima Guest Mar 10, 2019

Such great wisdom in few words!

👥 Alice Mwikali Guest Mar 4, 2019

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. – Philippians 4:6

👥 Mazrui Guest Mar 1, 2019

Ephesians 4:1-3 – "As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace."

👥 Moses Mwita Guest Feb 27, 2019

John 6:35-40 – "Then Jesus declared, ‘I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty. But as I told you, you have seen me and still you do not believe. All those the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never drive away. For I have come down from heaven not to do my will but to do the will of him who sent me. And this is the will of him who sent me, that I shall lose none of all those he has given me, but raise them up at the last day. For my Father’s will is that everyone who looks to the Son and believes in him shall have eternal life, and I will raise them up at the last day.’"

👥 Sumaya Guest Feb 26, 2019

Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the Lord! – Psalm 31:24

👥 Fredrick Mutiso Guest Feb 14, 2019

Galatians 3:26-28 – "So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith, for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus."

👥 Shamsa Guest Feb 11, 2019

For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things He planned for us long ago. – Ephesians 2:10

👥 Rahma Guest Feb 11, 2019

Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. – 1 Corinthians 16:13

👥 Hawa Guest Feb 3, 2019

Your faith may falter, but God’s faithfulness never will. – Unknown

👥 Mustafa Guest Jan 30, 2019

Faith is the virtue by which, clinging to the faithfulness of God, we lean upon Him, so that we may obtain what He gives to us. – Thomas Aquinas

👥 Warda Guest Jan 19, 2019

I love how this quote simplifies such a complex emotion. Perfect!

👥 Bahati Guest Jan 18, 2019

The grace of the Lord Jesus be with God’s people. Amen. – Revelation 22:21

👥 Husna Guest Jan 18, 2019

Faith begins where worry ends. – George Mueller

👥 Nashon Guest Jan 16, 2019

Luke 10:25-28 – "On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. ‘Teacher,’ he asked, ‘what must I do to inherit eternal life?’ ‘What is written in the Law?’ he replied. ‘How do you read it?’ He answered, ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind, and, love your neighbor as yourself.’ ‘You have answered correctly,’ Jesus replied. ‘Do this and you will live.’"

👥 Edward Lowassa Guest Jan 14, 2019

Faith believes the impossible because it sees the invisible. – Unknown

👥 Abdullah Guest Jan 13, 2019

James 1:12-15 – "Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him. When tempted, no one should say, 'God is tempting me.' For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; but each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death."

👥 Salma Guest Jan 10, 2019

For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God. – Ephesians 2:8

👥 Anna Kibwana Guest Dec 28, 2018

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. – Matthew 5:9

👥 Jafari Guest Dec 14, 2018

Hebrews 12:1-3 – "Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart."

👥 Isaac Kiptoo Guest Dec 12, 2018

The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you but will rejoice over you with singing. – Zephaniah 3:17

👥 Patrick Akech Guest Dec 10, 2018

This quote brightened my day. 🌞

👥 Mwanaisha Guest Dec 9, 2018

This quote brightened my day. 🌞 I’ve been feeling pretty down lately, but this quote really brought a ray of sunshine into my life. It’s incredible how something so simple can have such a positive impact on your mood. I’m so grateful for this moment of positivity—it’s just what I needed to lift my spirits and remind me that brighter days are always ahead. Thank you for posting something that spreads so much joy and light!

👥 Issack Guest Nov 28, 2018

Straight to the point, love it! 🎯

👥 Charles Mchome Guest Nov 27, 2018

It is not the strength of your faith, but the object of your faith that actually saves you. – Timothy Keller

👥 Samuel Were Guest Nov 25, 2018

Wow, this really hit home.

👥 Kevin Maina Guest Nov 24, 2018

1 Corinthians 6:19-20 – "Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies."