Ask Pastor John What’s the Essence of Love?
Feb 15, 2024
An exploration of the relationship between love and joy, the interconnectedness of Paul's joy and love, the definition and application of love as finding joy in the joy of the beloved in God, and divine love connected to joy and its significance in defining ultimate reality.
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The Essence of Love
- Love is finding joy in the beloved's joy in God, and being willing to sacrifice for it.
- This applies to the Trinity, God's love for us, our love for God, and each other.
Love in the Trinity
- Within the Trinity, love means being infinitely pleased with each other.
- The Father delights in the Son because the Son delights in the Father, and vice-versa.
God's Love for Us
- God delights in those who delight in Him.
- Divine love is God finding His joy in our joy in Him, even sacrificing His Son for it.
