In Michael Seewald's sermon titled "The Love of God," he expresses the profound difficulty in adequately capturing the vastness of God's love, acknowledging that his explanation can only scratch the surface. He begins by examining John 3:16, emphasizing that God's love for the world is demonstrated through the sacrificial giving of His only Son, Jesus Christ, to save humanity. Seewald delves into 1 Corinthians 13:1-8, where the Apostle Paul elaborates on the true nature of love, highlighting that actions without heartfelt love are meaningless. Through various scriptural references, including the emotional responses of Joseph and God's compassionate yearning for Israel, Seewald illustrates that true love encompasses deep internal feelings and outward actions.

Seewald discusses theologians' definitions of God's love, including Wayne Grudem, Louis Berkhoff, Charles Hodge, and Greg Nichols, noting that love involves both emotional and volitional aspects. He underscores that God's love is both a moral virtue and an emotional reality. This love is most poignantly displayed in the giving of Jesus, who lived a perfect life and died as an atonement for humanity's sins. Seewald reflects on Jesus' intense emotional and physical suffering in Gethsemane and on the cross, portraying it as the ultimate expression of God's love.

The sermon highlights Christ's love in his final moments, as he cared for his disciples, the people of Jerusalem, his persecutors, his mother, and the thief crucified beside him. Seewald emphasizes that Jesus' love remained steadfast and selfless even under extreme suffering. This divine love serves as an example for believers, encouraging them to love others genuinely and sacrificially. Seewald concludes by inviting listeners to reflect on God's immense love, which transforms hearts and compels believers to love God and their neighbors in return. For those yet to experience this love, he assures that it is freely available to all who seek it by faith.