Message of Love, The: The Only Thing That Counts (Bible Speaks Today Themes Series)

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Exposition of the biblical theme of love, from selected Old and New Testament texts, in five parts: Part 1: The love of God Abounding in love. Covenant love. Love of justice and mercy. Faithful restoring love. Part 2: The love of God revealed in Christ 'You are my Son, whom I love'. For God so loved the world. God demonstrates his love. Choosing love and overflowing grace. Part 3: Responding to the love of God The Shema: love the Lord your God. Love and worship. Rejoicing in the love of God. Grasping the wide, high, long and deep love of Christ. Part 4: Love in the life and teaching of Jesus Love me above all! Love your neighbour. Love your enemies. Love and forgiveness. A new commandment. Death, grief and love. Part 5:The church - a radical community of love Law, love and the Spirit. The essential and most excellent way. Do everything in love. A celebration of sexual love. Love of money. Love in mission. Love in ministry. Love for God's people. Practical love.