Love Flashcards
1
Q
Why is love important to the Communication of Scripture?
A
Because we cannot keep the word preached to us apart from love—love (fruit of the Holy Spirit) is what tethers a person to Jesus and to the commandments we preach.
- Obedience flows from love.
2
Q
What does Augustine mean by “double love”?
A
All God’s commandments are rightly carried out only when the motive of action is the love of God, and the love of our neighbor in God.
3
Q
What connection does sin and love have?
A
Sin is cast by God as “adultery”; turning to other lovers
4
Q
What is a double-love question to ask in applying the Bible? Why is it important?
A
How does this main point enlist me to participate in the double love of God in Christ?
- The result of our teaching, illustrating and applying the Jesus-Centered Scriptures is ultimately the double love of God and neighbor as ourselves including our enemy in Jesus.
