look at the cross to find it. Paul informs us of this same reality: While we were yet sinners, enemies of God, he proved his love for us by sending Jesus to die for us (Rom. 5:6–8). Now “God has poured out his love toward us by the Spirit he has freely given us” (Rom. 5:5; see also Eph. 3:16–19)—an experience that in this context means the Spirit has come into our hearts and now points to the cross, assuring us over and over again, “See! I love you! I love you! I love you!” To the abused child, to
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