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The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are protected.
Proverbs 18:10, CSB
God loves us and became one of us because of His love, and just as Christ overcame sin and death we know we have hope for eternity and this life. Now we confidently share this love and hope with others.
“I am the bread of life,” Jesus told them. “No one who comes to me will ever be hungry, and no one who believes in me will ever be thirsty again.”
John 6:35, CSB
The love of Christ brought Him to redeem our lives from sin and separation, and all of our needs are met in Him. Let us move in His love to take the nourishment of the gospel to all lost and broken world.
The Word became flesh and dwelt among us. We observed his glory, the glory as the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.
John 1:14, CSB
The love of Christ brought Him into humanity, and we show our love for Him by taking His gospel of grace and truth to others.
For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith, just as it is written: The righteous will live by faith.
Romans 1:17, CSB
Love for Christ is shown by trusting Him in all things, especially the gospel that grants grace through faith, knowing Christ was faithful out of His love for the Father and for us.
In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace
Ephesians 1:7, CSB
Christ’s love that bought our redemption from sin should push us to love others by bringing them face to face with His extravagant love and grace.
“Therefore, pray to the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into his harvest.”
Matthew 9:38, CSB
Love should push us to pray for the lost and be willing to take the gospel to them
Love is patient, love is kind. Love does not envy, is not boastful, is not arrogant
1 Corinthians 13:4, CSB
Love should push us to humility, patience, and compassion, seeking the best for others just as Christ did for us.
A thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I have come so that they may have life and have it in abundance.
John 10:10, CSB
God wants to give us all good things according to His will, while those who oppose God restrict, mar, and damage what should be good. God offers life and the ability to truly desire what is truly good and to promote goodness.
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
1 John 1:9, CSB
God wants to give us all good things according to His will, most of all the forgiveness, grace, and righteousness of Christ when we give Him our sins.
“This is my command: Love one another as I have loved you.”
John 15:12, CSB
God wants to give us all good things according to His will, and His will is found in loving Him by loving others and especially loving the Church.
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