Defenders Podcast Defenders: Doctrine of God: Attributes of God (Part 21): Application of God’s Love
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Apr 6, 2022 Dive into the essence of God's agape love and its transformative power, replacing fear with assurance. Discover how understanding God's love fosters self-acceptance and encourages believers to share that love with others. Explore Christ's radical command to love and serve beyond our circles, and gain insights into practical evangelism through intentional outreach. Reflect on the complexities of loving one's enemies, especially in today's conflict-ridden world, while embodying God’s infinite love in all aspects of life.
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Bathe Regularly In Christ's Love
- Christians should 'bathe' in Christ's agape love as foundational spiritual nourishment.
- Paul prays believers be "rooted and grounded in love" to grasp Christ's love that "surpasses knowledge," highlighting experiential union with Christ.
Perfect Love Casts Out Fear
- Perfect love removes fear of God's punitive holiness because believers stand as beloved in Christ.
- Romans 8 reassures that nothing in creation can separate those in Christ from God's love, making love a secure refuge.
Review Yourself To Keep Your First Love
- Regularly self-assess spiritual fervor to avoid cooling in your 'first love.'
- Revelation 2:4-5 is used to urge repentance and return to initial devotion when ardor wanes.