Not only does God's Word say that He loves us individually, but He also has proven His Love by sending His Son to die so that we might live. It's a proven fact that Jesus did come and that He did die on that cross 2,000 years ago. Flavius Josephus, who was a Jewish authority, a Roman scholar and who lived from 37 A.D. to 100 A.D., has recorded this for us in his work, The Antiquities of The Jews . Josephus verifies that Jesus was an historical figure who was called Christ, who was crucified by Pontius Pilate, and who rose again on the third day. This passage is very controversial because of its testimony of Jesus.
Some critics claim that it was a Christian insertion.
However, there is strong evidence from a number of ancient manuscripts that this passage was in the original. In fact, it is even quoted by early church fathers, such as Eusebius, as early as 325 A.D. 2 God sending His Son to die on the Cross for our sins is the boldest expression of His Love. Even when we were at odds with God, He still sent His Son to die for us. Jesus died so that you and I could be saved. All we have to do is reach up and receive His incredible gift.