For God so loved the world

This is the most well-known Bible verse in the entire world. For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. (John 3:16) Have you considered the kind of love it required for Jesus Christ to lower himself below the angels — to suffer and Continue reading For God so loved the world

Knit together in love

Scientists have discovered that a grove of Live Oak trees is much stronger than a single tree because the deep roots are intertwined with neighboring trees. This strength doesn’t depend on the trees because the strength is in the roots. The Bible says Christians are stronger when they have deep roots of love that are knit together with brothers and sisters. Continue reading Knit together in love

Imitate God’s love through Christ and love like that

love is all you need

Watch what God does, and then you do it, like children who learn proper behavior from their parents. Mostly what God does is love you. Keep company with him and learn a life of love. Observe how Christ loved us. His love was not cautious but extravagant. He didn’t love in order to get something from us but to give Continue reading Imitate God’s love through Christ and love like that

The sin of sectarianism

After giving one of the most beautiful greetings of thanksgiving for the church of God in Corinth, the Apostle Paul was forced to address the first of many problems: schisms. This seems to be a common problem among mankind because it is just as prevalent now as it was then. Paul criticizes the sin of schisma (cleft, rent, division of opinion, dissension, sectarianism) and Continue reading The sin of sectarianism

Anyone who hates a brother or sister is a murderer

Jesus Christ commanded his followers to love each other as he has loved them. Are you a follower of Jesus Christ? Are you obeying these commands? If you are obeying these commands, your joy will overflow. If you are not obeying these commands, you may be guilty before God of being a murderer.