Is Christ's love for us greater than the Father's?
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It is problematic whenever we attempt to separate the inseparable Trinity, so let us acknowledge that to begin with.
The Bible never seems to suggest that the Holy Triune God has the capacity to love in varying measures. Indeed, God only knows one way to love. His love is complete and total--not partial. His love, like He Himself, does not increase or decrease. His love does not grow, diminish, expand or contract.
Thus, the fact that the Father and the Son (and the Spirit) each love mankind indicates that their love is equivalent and complete.
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I and my Father are one.
John 10:30
Jesus and the Father had the plan of redemption from the beginning of this world. Their plans are the same because they are the same in thought. They love us immensely and equally. Their very essence is love.
Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love
1 John 4:8
If you read through 1 John 4 you will see that love is from God, that is the Godhead. Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Therefore because of this, the love of Jesus is not greater than that of His Father, or the Holy spirit for that matter.
EDIT: I'll also include this one:
As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love.
John 15:9
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