To “Give ‘em heaven,” loving sacrificially and generously, loving as Jesus loves. Photo by Alexander Grey on Unsplash Posted byjoelkimeJanuary 24, 2025Posted inUncategorizedTags:1 kings 2, bible, bible study, christ, christianity, christians, church, dallas willard, david, Discipleship, faith...
Advent is a very special season. One where we get to celebrate the coming of Jesus. Learn what the Bible has to say about AdventRead More AbideChristian LivingEncouragementParentingScripture EngagementSpiritual Growth Does “Love” Mean “Love” in John 21?
When we are born again, we are born from the inside out, not through our efforts to clean up the outside and become acceptable to God (Matthew 23:25). We sing about God accepting us just as we are. Jesus died for us when we were still in our sins (Romans 5:8). God slowly cha...
What are we called upon to do now – in emulation of Christ – that smells sweet to God is to walk in love in a sacrificial way. We are not fully walking in love unless we are loving in a sacrificial way: giving up somethingcostlyfor ourspouses, ourneighbors, ourchurch families, alos...
Likewise, if we read about loving our neighbor, we might take them a plate of cookies or shovel snow from their sidewalk and think, “There! I’ve loved my neighbor today.” But then we forget about the need to love our neighbor when he forgets to return a tool or plays loud music ...
How oblivious of the fact that such a statement imputeth the gravest injustice and tyranny to a gracious and loving Providence! How could God, when once the Daystar of the beauty of Jesus had disappeared from the sight of His people, and ascended unto the fourth heaven, cause His holy Book...
The Bible is full of great verses and passages about the topic of love. God’s love for us is a perfect example and starting place to study on love. There are also great verses about love in relation to marriage, brotherly love orfriendship, and loving your neighbor. Here is a collectio...
Finally, the great ascetic and great authority on questions of the spiritual life and salvation, Abba Isaac the Syrian,[26]former bishop of the Christ-loving city of Nineveh, testifies that for a man who is attaining perfection, who is at the higher levels of the contemplative ascetic life,...
The entire message of the Gospel is centered on the act of love, Jesus giving His life on earth for ours in heaven. You have found a perfect resource for what the Scriptures tell us about love. We have compiled our favorite Bible verses about love in relation to marriage, loving one ...
During these times of uncertainty and isolation, I like to remember the attributes and character of God. He is Sovereign Mighty Faithful Eternal Active in the world Loving All-knowing God isn’t surprisedat what’s happening. He didn’t create the situation, but he’s allowing it. The coron...