Loving our Christian brothers and sisters is not only one of the oldest and most important commands, but also one of the most effective ways of proving to the world we are Jesus’ disciples or His true church. We therefore do not have the option of failing/refusing to love someone in the Body of Christ. […]
Love Is The Answer – Part 2
9. God doesn’t want us to tame our affection of love but rather give it supremely to Him since: 9.1. This is the only way to avoid idolatry (what we are guilty of when give it supremely to someone other than God since this is what we now worship) and disappointment (what we set ourselves […]
Love Is The Answer – Part 1
Definitions: The Action of Love: Righteous behavior in relation to persons, God, and people or things. The Affection of Love: Deep feelings or emotions of adoration, admiration, attachment, favor, and fondness for someone or something. Love Is The Answer The action of love is the basis of all God’s commands. The action of love is […]
The Doctrine of the Unconditional Love of God
Matthew 5 – Part 16: Righteous Love To All People
9. Consistent with His stated intention of upholding the Law (17-20), Jesus reveals that the customary understanding of six biblical injunctions is inadequate or false and seeks to correct them: [9.1…5.] = Injunctions 1 thru 5 (21-42) DISCUSSED 9.6. Righteous love must be extended to all people (including our enemies). 9.6.1. Injunction #6: (43) “You […]
Love, Lust and the Lord
The importance of understanding these three words (love, lust and the Lord) and their relationship to each other, cannot be overstated. Such understanding is the basis for assessing and addressing the human condition (i.e. why we do what we do; what we should do). Love is a decision/choice whereas lust is a feeling: 1.1. Love […]
Loving God – Part 8
How does God show His love for us?
Loving God – Part 7
Loving God – Part 5
Loving God – Part 4: Who can possess love for God? / Why is love for God easy?
Who can possess love for God? Anyone who will turn to the Lord w/ all of their hearts, ready to obey all He commands (Deu 30:1-11 = Notice the ability to turn to the Lord is w/in a person’s reach. And once a person does that, God gives them also the power to love Him […]
Loving God – Part 3: Signs of Possessing Genuine Love for God and His Word
What (then) are (and are not) the signs that we do possess genuine love for God and His Word? 3.1. What Are: 3.1.1. You are faithful to (quickly) obey God’s Word (Joh 14:15). 3.1.2. You spend time reading, hearing or studying His Word (Psa 119:48) 3.1.3. You get angry/frustrated w/those who disobey God and His […]
Loving God – Part 1: Why is loving God so important?
1. Why is loving God so important? 1.1. It is the prerequisite to going to heaven (i.e. heaven will NOT be filled with people who hated God! Deu 7:9-10; Psa 101:7; Rom 8:28). 1.2. It is one of the keys to faithful obedience and abundant blessings: fear of God and love for God. (Mat 10:28; […]
Loving God – Part 2: Fearing (and not loving) God & Signs of Genuine Love for God (and His Word)
2. What happens if all we possess is fear of God or this is the dominant motivator? 2.1. We become paranoid (1Jo 4:16-18). 2.2. We question whether God loves us (Eph 3:14-19 = loving God is how we become convinced He loves us, 1Jo 4:19). 2.3. We are not as faithful or slower to faithfulness […]