“God’s love isn’t just a feeling or an idea—it’s a living reality with countless facets. When you chew on these truths, you discover a love that meets you in every struggle, longing, and season of life.”
Why You Need a Deep Well of God’s Love
To truly experience transformation through the CHEW on This™ framework, you need more than a vague sense that “God loves me.” You need to know what His love is actually like—how wide, deep, and personal it is. This list gives you 30 characteristics of God’s love, each with a verse and a sample CHEW question, so you can match God’s truth to your real-life needs.
30 Characteristics of God’s Love
- Unconditional
God’s love is not based on your performance or worthiness.
Verse: Romans 5:8
Chew: “If I really believed God’s love for me is unconditional, how would that change my fear of failure?” - Eternal
God’s love has no beginning or end.
Verse: Jeremiah 31:3
Chew: “If I really believed God’s love is everlasting, how would that change my anxiety about the future?” - Sovereign
God loves according to His own will and purpose.
Verse: Deuteronomy 7:7–8
Chew: “If I really believed God chose to love me, how would that change my sense of belonging?” - Immeasurable
God’s love cannot be measured or fully understood.
Verse: Ephesians 3:18–19
Chew: “If I really believed God’s love is beyond measure, how would that change my sense of worth?” - Unchanging (Immutable)
God’s love never shifts or fades.
Verse: James 1:17
Chew: “If I really believed God’s love is unchanging, how would that change my response to life’s ups and downs?” - Steadfast
God’s love is loyal and unwavering.
Verse: Psalm 136:1
Chew: “If I really believed God’s love endures forever, how would that change my fear of abandonment?” - Patient
God’s love is slow to anger and rich in patience.
Verse: Psalm 103:8
Chew: “If I really believed God is patient with me, how would that change my patience with myself and others?” - Kind
God’s love is gentle and considerate.
Verse: Titus 3:4–5
Chew: “If I really believed God’s love is kind, how would that change my self-talk?” - Forgiving
God’s love covers all sin and offers complete forgiveness.
Verse: 1 John 1:9
Chew: “If I really believed God’s forgiveness is complete, how would that change how I handle guilt or shame?” - Compassionate
God’s love sees your pain and moves to comfort and heal you.
Verse: Psalm 34:18
Chew: “If I really believed God’s love is compassionate, how would that change how I respond to my own suffering?” - Faithful
God’s love never fails, even when we are faithless.
Verse: 2 Timothy 2:13
Chew: “If I really believed God’s love is faithful, how would that change my trust in Him during hard times?” - Sacrificial
God’s love gives, even at great cost.
Verse: John 3:16
Chew: “If I really believed God’s love is sacrificial, how would that change my willingness to serve others?” - Personal
God’s love knows you intimately.
Verse: Luke 12:7
Chew: “If I really believed God’s love is personal, how would that change my loneliness or insecurity?” - Rejoicing
God delights in you and celebrates your life.
Verse: Zephaniah 3:17
Chew: “If I really believed God rejoices over me, how would that change my self-worth?” - Secure
God’s love cannot be lost or taken away.
Verse: Romans 8:38–39
Chew: “If I really believed nothing can separate me from God’s love, how would that change my fear of losing His approval?” - Merciful
God’s love withholds deserved judgment and gives grace instead.
Verse: Lamentations 3:22–23
Chew: “If I really believed God’s love is merciful, how would that change how I respond to others’ mistakes?” - Transformative
God’s love changes us from the inside out.
Verse: 2 Corinthians 3:18
Chew: “If I really believed God’s love is transforming me, how would that change my attitude toward growth and setbacks?” - Enduring
God’s love perseveres through all circumstances.
Verse: 1 Corinthians 13:7
Chew: “If I really believed God’s love endures all things, how would that change my hope in hard seasons?” - Protective
God’s love is a refuge and shield.
Verse: Psalm 36:7
Chew: “If I really believed God’s love protects me, how would that change my sense of safety?” - Generous
God’s love gives abundantly.
Verse: Ephesians 1:7–8
Chew: “If I really believed God’s love is generous, how would that change my attitude toward giving?” - Gentle
God’s love is tender and careful.
Verse: Matthew 11:29
Chew: “If I really believed God’s love is gentle, how would that change how I treat myself and others?” - Jealous (Rightly Protective)
God’s love is zealous for our devotion.
Verse: Exodus 34:14
Chew: “If I really believed God’s love is jealous for me, how would that change my loyalty to Him?” - Just
God’s love is righteous and fair.
Verse: Psalm 33:5
Chew: “If I really believed God’s love is just, how would that change my trust in His justice?” - Holy
God’s love is pure, without sin or selfishness.
Verse: 1 John 1:5
Chew: “If I really believed God’s love is holy, how would that change my pursuit of purity?” - Peaceful
God’s love brings calm and wholeness.
Verse: Philippians 4:7
Chew: “If I really believed God’s love brings peace, how would that change my stress?” - Hope-Giving
God’s love inspires hope for the future.
Verse: Romans 5:5
Chew: “If I really believed God’s love gives hope, how would that change my outlook on tomorrow?” - Delighting
God’s love takes pleasure in His children.
Verse: Psalm 149:4
Chew: “If I really believed God delights in me, how would that change my self-image?” - Affirming
God’s love speaks blessing and affirmation.
Verse: Mark 1:11
Chew: “If I really believed God affirms me, how would that change how I handle criticism?” - Rescuing
God’s love saves us from danger and despair.
Verse: Psalm 18:19
Chew: “If I really believed God rescues me, how would that change my response to trouble?” - Overflowing
God’s love is abundant and never runs out.
Verse: Psalm 23:5–6
Chew: “If I really believed God’s love overflows in my life, how would that change how I love others?”
How to Use This List
- Identify your need: What are you facing today—fear, shame, loneliness, or doubt?
- Match it to a characteristic: Find the facet of God’s love that speaks to your need.
- Chew on the question: Let the truth reshape your perspective and actions.
- Pray: Thank God for that aspect of His love and ask Him to help you experience it today.
- Share: Encourage your group or family by sharing which characteristic is most meaningful to you right now.
Downloadable Resource: 30 Characteristics of God’s Love” PDF for your CHEW on This™ journey.
Transparency Note: This resource is crafted in collaboration with advanced AI tools and thoughtfully finalized by the 1st Principle Group staff to ensure biblical faithfulness and practical relevance for our readers.
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