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This study is on love, the subject of the two great commandments, and the means of our salvation. It is all we are called to do. If we love God and those around us through Jesus Christ, we will be with God for eternity. My hope is that this study will help those who use it
Topics. 1 -- "An Over-View of Love from Scripture". 2 -- "The Importance of Biblical Love". 3 -- "What Makes Divine Love so Different?" 4 -- "Love in Action". 5 -- "Love for God: The Greatest Commandment". 6 -- "Love and the Church". 7 -- "Love in the Home". 8 -- "Love in the Community".
What is love? Generally, Love is an earnest desire for the well-being of another. Aspects To Consider: * God’s love toward His Son (John 17:21-26) * God’s love toward sinners (John 3:16; Romans 5:8) * God’s love toward His own, the Saints (1John 3:1)
Renowned theologian Gerald Bray has written this systematic theology to give readers of all backgrounds a solid understanding of foundational theological concepts. He uniquely emphasizes the theme of God’s love alongside each major doctrine and helps us to see more of the God who is Love.
Love is at the top of the list for Christians because it best shows God’s char-acter.1 It was love that caused God to create us, to support us, and to make Himself known to us. Love also leads God to give us His Son to save us. John says it so clearly—“God is love” (1 John 4:16).
5. Do you know what Biblical love looks like? 6. What do you think God means when He says to love him with all you are and to love your neighbor as yourself? 7. Is your definition of love based on your ideas, what you learned, or what you have taken from scripture?
Love is created in us by our Cre-ator Jesus. (Read Genesis 1:26 and John 3:16.) There is a built-in need in us to receive love. According to Matthew 22:37–39; life of the follower of Christ? True “love is God’s principle [rule], a permanent [forever] power. The unholy heart cannot start or make it. It is found only in the heart where Jesus rules.
