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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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- Paul's joy is directly connected to the joy of the Corinthians, highlighting the interconnectedness of love and joy.
- Love, according to Paul, means finding joy in the joy of the other, emphasizing the selflessness and other-centeredness of love.
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Love is finding joy in the joy of the beloved in God
In this podcast episode, Paul's discovery from 2 Corinthians is discussed. The first observation is that Paul's joy is in some measure tied to the joy of the Corinthians. If their joy goes down, Paul's joy goes down and vice versa. The second observation is that Paul's joy is their joy, meaning his joy is directly connected to their joy. The third observation is that love, according to Paul, means finding joy in the joy of the other. Love is finding our joy in the joy of the beloved in God. This definition applies to the love within the Trinity, God's love for us, our love for God, and our love for each other.
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