2025年2月20日 · Real love isn’t just an emotion; it involves actions and choices rooted in selflessness and commitment. The Word of God lays down a foundation where we can see that love is patient, kind, and forgiving. When we read about love in the scriptures, we recognize that it calls us to look beyond ourselves and to invest in the well-being of others.

God is love, and whoever abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him. Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant.

Contrary to what many believe, the Bible reveals that love is much more than just an emotion or a feeling. We read that God is love (1 John 4:8), meaning this is the defining characteristic of His nature. His selfless love was demonstrated to us most dramatically when He gave up His Son in death for our salvation.

Real love isn't our love for God, but his love for us. God sent his Son to be the sacrifice by which our sins are forgiven. Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. This is love: not that we have loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the payment for our sins.

2025年2月24日 · In embracing real love, we find ourselves at a crossroads of faith and community. We understand that real love hails from God, empowering us to love not just ourselves but also those around us. Loving one another is not simply an act of kindness but a demonstration of our faith in action.

2025年2月10日 · Instead, I’m referring to the Bible, and 1 John 4:7–19 gives a wonderful and true picture of real love. The Source: Verses 7–8 show us the source of true love. It comes from God and Him alone. You cannot manufacture love, recycle it, or even copy it. True love is only of God, because by nature God is love.

2024年1月24日 · Real Love is defined at the cross: God's ultimate sacrifice reveals boundless love. Embrace Christ's example, finding life in selfless devotion to others."

8 小时之前 · I realized that God wasn’t far away from me. I kept walking away from him. So here I am!” As we mark the end of our Lenten journey and prepare for the solemn celebrations of Holy Week, let us take to heart what this young person shared with me. Let me suggest two points for prayer and reflection: First, the Lord really does love us.

5 天之前 · God is love, and whoever abides in love abides in God, and God abides in them.” – 1 John 4:16. Ephesians 2:4-5 “But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved.” – Ephesians 2:4-5. God’s Love Brings Comfort

6 天之前 · God’s love is steadfast and unwavering, regardless of our circumstances. When we acknowledge this truth, it can transform how we view ourselves and our relationship with Him. We learn that our worth does not depend on our actions but is rooted in His love for us. Romans 5:8 “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were ...