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Love

This covers posts that relate to the general topic of love. God’s love is a distinct topic.

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Delivered From All My Fears – Psalm 34:4

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What is your greatest fear? Seek the Lord's help in overcoming it. And he will deliver you from that fear, replacing it with his peace.

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Follow the Way of Love: the Most Excellent Way

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The 13th chapter of 1 Corinthians describes the most essential element of our Christian walk; the way of love. Without it, nothing we do has value.

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God Has Love, Even for the Gentiles – Acts 11:18

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In the world of the New Testament, Gentiles were non-Jews, outside of God's love. In your world today, who do you consider to be a Gentile?

Over All These Virtues, Put on Love – Colossians 3:14

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There are many attributes that should characterize the life of the believer. But over all of these, we are told to put on love. Love ties them all together.

Love Abounding In Knowledge – Philippians 1:9-11

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Is your love abounding in knowledge that would give you insight into discerning God's will for your day-to-day life? That is Paul's prayer.

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Serve One Another in Love – Galatians 5:13-14

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We have been set free from the law. But not to do whatever we want. Instead, we have been set free so that we can humbly serve one another in love.

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Rooted and Established in Love – Ephesians 3:17b

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Paul prayed that we would be able to grasp and know the extent of Christ's unknowable love. But first, we need to be rooted in love.

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Known by Love: The Distinguishing Mark – John 13:35

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Jesus tells us that we are to be known by our love. Not by how good we are, or any other human measure. But by our love for each other.

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1 Peter: Life in the Church: to Love and to Serve (4:7-11)

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Our life within the church should stand in contrast to what we face in the world around us. We need to be willing to love and to serve, glorifying God.

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The Widow’s Offering: When Less Is More – Mark 12:43-44

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How much we give is not important. The story of the widow's offering makes it clear that what matters is the generosity with which we give.

God Loves the Whole World, with No Exception

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And John makes it clear that God loves the world. Not just some people who are in the world. But he has a love for everyone. And Jesus came to be the savior of everyone. And all who will believe in him will experience that salvation he offers. Those who refuse to believe will remain in this world and be condemned.

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1 Peter: Love One Another Deeply, From the Heart (1:22-2:3)

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Love as mutual affection is good. But even better is to love one another with a selfless love that seeks the best for others, and the harmony of the body.