The Bible teaches us that God's essence is love. This means that love defines who God is. In 1 John 4:8 and 4:16, it says that "God is love." This verse shows us that everything God does is because of His love for us. The phrase "God is love" means that love is not just...
The Bible tells us that "God is Love" (1 John 4:8). But how can we even begin to understand that truth? There are many passages in the Bible that give us God's definition of love. The most well known verse is John 3:16, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only ...
God is love. I love that Jesus told his disciples to not be like the leaders in the world who seek to rule over others, that the greatest among them would be a servant. Jesus encouraged MUTUAL love, MUTUAL respect, and agape love (unselfish, sacrificial love). The intention was not t...
If you do not have an assurance of God’s love, your faith journey will not last long. Fortunately, reading the Bible can help to strengthen your faith in God's love. There is no force more powerful than the love our heavenly Father has for us, His children. His love can move ...
1 John 4:8 describes one of God’s primary attributes as love. “Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.” Here are several key implications that this attribute of God has for believers today.
It is through the Bible that we meet and know Christ. When we grow in our love for Christ, we grow in our love of Scriptures.Read More byDr. Phil Collins Sign Up for the Latest Blog Posts from Thomas Nelson By submitting your email address, you understand that you will receive email ...
Love is how He is. –Priscilla ShirerDiscerning God’s Voice,112 Whatever God says will concur with his Word. When God speaks, it always lines up with the Bible— His character and His actions. He is kind, loving, inspirational,wise, healing, ...
God’s Love for Israel - “When Israel was a child, I loved him, and out of Egypt I called my son. But the more they were called, the more they went
The Lexham English Bible10 By this the children of God and the children of the devil are evident: everyone who does not practice righteousness is not of God, namely, the one who does not love his brother. God is Love, so Love One Another 11 For this is the message that you have...
This promise of God reminds us that He didn't give us a spirit of fear but one of power, love, and self-control (2 Timothy 1:7). When you feel fear coming over you, claim this promise over your life. His word is sharper than any two-edged sword, we read in Hebrews 4:12. Heb...