God’s Story in “The Power of Love” by Frankie Goes To Hollywood

“I’ll protect you from the hooded claw, keep the vampires from your door…”

This is no ordinary love song. Beneath its lush synths and romantic imagery lies something eternal—the echo of divine love, fierce and self-giving.

💫 The Gospel in a Ballad

“The power of love / A force from above / Cleaning my soul”

Here is the cleansing flood of Christ’s sacrifice. Not a love that flatters, but one that purifies, redeems, and restores. It doesn’t come from within us—it comes from above, from the One who laid down His life. This is the agape love of God, stronger than death, and mighty to save.

“Love is danger, love is pleasure / Love is pure—the only treasure”

Love, as defined by God, is safe—and it is good. It is the fire that consumes sin and the balm that heals wounds. The treasure of heaven was not gold or glory, but you. Christ endured the cross “for the joy set before Him”—to bring you home.

“Make love your goal…”

This is the very heart of the gospel. “God is love” (1 John 4:8)—and to walk in Him is to walk in love. Not the shallow sentimentality of the world, but the real, sacrificial love that reaches into the darkest night and brings resurrection.

📖 God’s Story:

Just as the song builds with majestic conviction, so does God’s love crescendo through history—culminating in Jesus’ death and resurrection. The power of His love isn’t a concept—it’s a Person. And when He comes into your life, everything changes.

So when the world feels cold, and your heart is weary, remember this:

“I’ll protect you from the hooded claw…”

That’s not just poetic. That’s His promise.