Bridgetown Audio Podcast God is Love - Self-Giving Love
May 26, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Gavin Bennett, a speaker and teacher, unpacks the profound concept of God's self-giving love exemplified in Jesus's crucifixion. He reframes the act as a revelation of unconditional love rather than divine appeasement. Highlighting Jesus' humble service through washing his disciples' feet, Gavin emphasizes the transformative power of love and community. He challenges listeners to embody self-giving love in their own lives, encouraging acts of service and reflection on their spiritual journeys.
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God Is Self-Giving Love
- The common idea of God as wrathful and angry at sinners is a misunderstanding. - The cross reveals God's self-giving love, showing God absorbing evil out of mercy, not wrath towards people.
God's Power in Self-Giving Love
- Jesus reveals God’s nature as self-giving love, not anger or wrath. - God’s power is expressed through giving, presence, and loving sacrifice rather than destruction.
Embrace Self-Giving, Not Control
- Reject the cultural narrative that spirituality is about controlling pain and maximizing control. - Instead, follow Jesus' example of receiving peace from God and giving love away, even amid suffering.
