Letters From Home The Wednesday After Epiphany - Dr. John Bergsma
Jan 7, 2026
Dr. John Bergsma shares deep reflections on scripture, focusing on the importance of love as the essence of God. He connects 1 John to the theme of divine self-giving, urging Christians to reflect this love in their lives. The discussion on Jesus walking on water highlights the disciples' fears and hard hearts, emphasizing Jesus’ comforting presence in our struggles. Bergsma encourages listeners to draw closer to God through prayer and love, offering a warm invitation to embrace faith amid uncertainties.
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Trinity as The Model of Divine Love
- God is love rooted in the Trinity: mutual self-gift between Father, Son, and Spirit reveals love's nature.
- That eternal self-giving explains why God must be interpersonal and invites us to share in that love.
Perfect Love Drives Out Fear
- Perfect love casts out fear because fear concerns punishment, and perfect union with God removes that fear.
- Growing in love transforms our disposition toward death and judgment into eager longing for God's presence.
Love Requires A Relational God
- Love is essentially self-giving, which the Trinity manifests as persons exchanging themselves in perfect gift.
- This relational nature prevents God from being a solitary person and grounds divine perfection as love.