Love
This covers posts that relate to the general topic of love. God’s love is a distinct topic.
The Importance of Love – 1 Corinthians 13:1-3
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Having rights beliefs is good. Doing the right thing is good. And faithfully serving God is good. But they has value only if done in live.
The Greatest Commandment(s) – Mathew 22:37-40
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Jesus told us the greatest command is to love God with all that we are and others as ourselves. Let your love make a difference in the world.
Jesus Prayed for a Unified Church – John 17:20-23
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Jesu' prayer for his church was that we be unified as one in him. Don't let our differences divide us. Let our love for Christ unite us.
A Flourishing Faith and a Growing Love – 2 Thessalonians 1:3
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The church at Thessalonica was flourishing in faith and growing in love. They were, and are, an example of what is important for a church.
The Primacy of Love – 1 Corinthians 13:1-3
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This chapter makes clear the primacy and enduring nature of love. And this includes debates over doctrine. Do everything in love.
The Healer of Broken People – John 21:15
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Broken people abound in the world, myself included. But I am so thankful that Jesus loves people who have failed, bring healing to us.
Ephesus: Losing Their First Love – Revelation 2:1-7
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Ephesus had so much to be commended for. They worked hard and were doctrinally sound. But they had lost their first love. And it was serious.
Sermon on the Mount: True and False Disciples – Matt. 7:21-23
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True and false disciples are distinguished, not by their church activities, but by whether or not they are doing the Father's will.
Faith, Hope, and Love – 1 Thessalonians 1:2
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Is the church you are a part of known by your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope?
Faith and Love that Spring from Hope – Colossians 1:4-5
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The church at Colossae was known for their faith in Christ and love for other believers. And those had sprung from their gospel hope.
Calling Down Fire From Heaven – Luke 9:51-56
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While we might sometimes want to call down fire from heaven onto our enemies, following Jesus example of love is better by far.
Love Your Enemies and Pray for Them – Matthew 5:43-45
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Jesus teaching was often quite contrary to the convention wisdom of the day. And none more so that to "love your enemies and pray for them."
