The First Commandment
The First Commandment2
Abiding in Love: The Ultimate Reality of the Kingdom
By Mike Bickle2348:20MAT 22:37Mike Bickle emphasizes the paramount importance of loving God wholeheartedly as the ultimate reality of the Kingdom. He explains that this commandment is not merely a task but a participation in the eternal love shared within the Godhead. Bickle encourages believers to understand their identity in Christ and to abide in God's love, which transforms their perspective on life and relationships. He highlights that true salvation is about entering into this fellowship of love rather than just escaping hell. Ultimately, Bickle calls for a deep, intentional pursuit of this love as the primary goal of life.
Defining Wholehearted Love: Four Spheres and Four Stages
By Mike Bickle1750:23DEU 6:4Mike Bickle emphasizes the significance of wholehearted love for God, rooted in the first commandment to love Him with all our heart, soul, and strength. He outlines four spheres of love: receiving God's love, returning love to God, loving ourselves in grace, and loving others, explaining that these stages are interconnected and essential for genuine love. Bickle warns against a superficial understanding of love that lacks the depth of divine encounter, urging believers to pursue a passionate relationship with God to effectively love others. He asserts that true love is a supernatural act that reflects God's heart and cannot be separated from loving others. Ultimately, Bickle calls for a revival of the first commandment as a priority in the church before Christ's return.