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We say "God is love," but do we really believe that? Does it make any difference in our lives? Do we actually live as though God's love were conditional?
In today’s society, our concept of love has been so cheapened, abused, and twisted that we think of as love as something so small and selfish. This makes it difficult to understand the magnitude of God’s love for us.
In the series God Loves You: He Always Has, He Always Will, Dr. Jeremiah challenges us to consider God's passionate and personal love for all mankind. This series focuses on 10 different dimensions of love as manifested by the God who is love. When we understand God's love for us, we are empowered to then share it with others.
To say that God is love does not just mean God loves. It means that His loving actions are the same as His very essence and nature. God doesn't have to decide to love—He is love. And His love is different from the love of fallen human beings. He loves "in spite of," not "because of." Covers 1 John 4:8,16.
The debate about the value of unborn children continues in our abortion-centered culture, but not in the Bible. Scripture is clear that God’s hand and design and love are part of every human life from the moment of conception forward. God loves the past, present, and future of every person. Covers selected Scriptures.
Commandments are normally viewed as prohibitions that limit our freedom and restrict our expression. But just as a loving parent restricts his child’s behavior to safeguard her health and joy, so God does the same. God’s commands were given as an act of love for our benefit. Covers Exodus 20:1-17.
If the key word for God’s love in the New Testament is “unconditional,” the key word in the Old Testament is “loyal.” God’s relationship with Israel was based on a covenant. In spite of Israel not remaining loyal toward God, God has never wavered in His loyalty to Israel - and never will. Covers Hosea 11.
Jesus’ words in John 3:16 contain enough theology for an entire book or series of sermons. It tells us why Christ died for us – shedding His blood for our redemption – and offers seven dimensions of God’s saving love through Christ. Covers John 3:16.
The story of the prodigal son may be Jesus’ best-known parable. In truth, it is not so much about a selfish son who found forgiveness as it is about a loving father who loved each of his two sons equally. One son knew he was a sinner, the other didn’t. Yet the father extended his love to both. Covers Luke 15:11-32.
One of the paradoxes of the Christian life is that when we think God loves us least - when we are experiencing hardship or trouble - is the time when He loves us most. Spiritual discipline is proof positive that we are a child of God. For God trains every child that truly belongs to Him. Covers Hebrews 12:5-11.
The lifeline for mountain climbers is the rope that connects them to their fellow climbers or to an anchor in the side of the mountain. The Christian has a lifeline as well – the love of God in Christ. No matter who or what comes against us, His love keeps us firmly connected to Him. Covers Romans 8:35-39.
Listening to the cultural conversation, one might think that everyone is a Christian based on the references to heaven. But not every reference to heaven reflects the biblical place – the final destination for those redeemed by Christ. Heaven is a literal place prepared for true believers. Covers selected Scriptures.
Just as all life-giving light comes from the sun, so all life-giving love comes from God. According to the Bible, human beings are spiritually dead apart from God and therefore incapable of love. But when God’s love quickens us, we are able to love in return. Covers selected Scriptures.
