Abiding in Love
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Beholding the Father's Love
By Mike Bickle3951:19MAL 3:6JHN 3:1JHN 15:9JHN 17:23ROM 5:5EPH 3:17PHP 1:9HEB 13:81JN 4:16REV 3:9Mike Bickle emphasizes the profound nature of the Father's love for us, drawing from John 15 and 17, where Jesus reveals that God loves us with the same intensity as He loves His Son. This love is not only a theological concept but a transformative reality that should shape our relationship with God and how we view ourselves. Bickle encourages believers to abide in this love, allowing it to change their hearts and minds, and to recognize their worth as beloved children of God. He stresses that understanding this love is crucial for experiencing true joy and confidence in our relationship with God.
Christ's Love to Us
By Andrew Murray0PSA 136:26JHN 3:16JHN 15:9ROM 5:81CO 13:1GAL 2:20EPH 3:17COL 3:141JN 4:91JN 4:19Andrew Murray emphasizes the profound and everlasting love of Christ for His followers, comparing it to the love the Father has for the Son. He argues that true value in relationships and in our faith lies in experiencing and abiding in Christ's love, which surpasses all knowledge and zeal. Murray encourages Christians to seek a deeper understanding of this love, as it is essential for a fulfilling spiritual life. He highlights the importance of meditating on Scripture to grasp the depth of Christ's love, which brings true happiness and fellowship with Him. Ultimately, he calls believers to recognize and cherish the unspeakable love that Christ has for them.