Romans 5:8 (NKJT) But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

Ephesians 2:4 (NLT) But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us,

Ephesians 5:2 (NLT) Live a life filled with love for others, following the example of Christ, who loved you and gave himself as a sacrifice to take away your sins. And God was pleased, because that sacrifice was like sweet perfume to him.

2 Timothy 1:7 (NIV) For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.