Topical Encyclopedia In the Christian faith, the concept of salvation is intricately linked with the love that saints are called to embody and express. This love is not merely an emotion but a divine mandate that reflects the character of God and the transformative power of the Gospel. The love of the saints is both a response to God's love and a testament to the work of salvation in their lives.Divine Love as the Foundation The foundation of the saints' love is rooted in the love of God, as revealed through Jesus Christ. The Apostle John emphasizes this in his epistle: "We love because He first loved us" (1 John 4:19). This divine love is the catalyst for the believer's capacity to love others, as it is through experiencing God's love that one is empowered to love in return. The Commandment to Love Jesus Christ, during His earthly ministry, underscored the importance of love as a hallmark of His followers. In the Gospel of John, He commands, "A new commandment I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you also must love one another" (John 13:34). This commandment elevates love to a central place in the life of the believer, making it a defining characteristic of the Christian community. Love as Evidence of Salvation The love exhibited by the saints serves as evidence of their salvation and transformation. The Apostle Paul, in his letter to the Galatians, lists love as the first fruit of the Spirit: "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness" (Galatians 5:22). This fruit is a natural outgrowth of a life that has been redeemed and sanctified by the Holy Spirit. Love in Action The love of the saints is not passive but active, manifesting in deeds and truth. The Apostle John exhorts believers, "Little children, let us love not in word and speech, but in action and truth" (1 John 3:18). This active love is demonstrated through acts of kindness, service, and sacrifice, reflecting the selfless love of Christ. Love and the Community of Believers The early church provides a model of how love operates within the community of believers. The Acts of the Apostles records that the early Christians "devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer" (Acts 2:42). Their communal life was marked by love and unity, serving as a powerful witness to the world. Love as Fulfillment of the Law The Apostle Paul articulates the relationship between love and the law, stating, "The commandments, 'You shall not commit adultery,' 'You shall not murder,' 'You shall not steal,' 'You shall not covet,' and any other commandment, are summed up in this one decree: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' Love does no wrong to its neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law" (Romans 13:9-10). This underscores that love is the essence of the moral and ethical demands of the law, fulfilled in the life of a believer. The Eternal Nature of Love Finally, love is portrayed as eternal and enduring. In his famous discourse on love, the Apostle Paul declares, "Love never fails... And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love; but the greatest of these is love" (1 Corinthians 13:8, 13). This eternal nature of love signifies its preeminence and its role as the ultimate expression of the life of a saint, both in this world and in the world to come. Torrey's Topical Textbook Psalm 40:16Let all those that seek you rejoice and be glad in you: let such as love your salvation say continually, The LORD be magnified. Torrey's Topical Textbook Greek 27. agapetos -- beloved ... 26 , "love") -- properly, ; (" by God"), ie personally experiencing "-love.". ... write you about our common salvation, I had ... the-once-delivered-for the saints-faith ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/27.htm - 8k Library Love in the Old Covenant. The Communion of Saints. Three Tests of Love The Twentieth Chapter: the Love of Solitude and Silence The Hardening Operation of Love. Fenelon -- the Saints Converse with God Saints, Sages, and Saviors: the Law of Service "Two Parts of Truth: the Part that is Open: Our Saviour and Our ... First Part. "Now the End of the Commandment," &C. Resources What does the Bible say about household salvation? | GotQuestions.orgWhat is salvation? What is the Christian doctrine of salvation? | GotQuestions.org What is the Romans Road to salvation? | GotQuestions.org Salvation: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Subtopics Salvation is Deliverance From: Enemies Salvation is Deliverance From: Eternal Death Salvation is Deliverance From: Sin Salvation is Deliverance From: The Devil Salvation is Deliverance From: This Present Evil World Salvation is Deliverance From: Uncleanness Salvation is Deliverance From: Wrath Salvation is Far off from the Wicked Salvation is of the Appointment of God Salvation is of the Patience of God Salvation is of the Purpose of God Salvation is Through Faith in Christ Salvation of Israel, Predicted Salvation of the Gentiles, Predicted Salvation: All the Earth Shall See Salvation: Announced After the Fall Salvation: Came to the Gentiles Through the Fall of the Jews Salvation: Christ: Appointed For Salvation: Christ: Brings, With Him Salvation: Christ: Came to Effect Salvation: Christ: Died to Effect Salvation: Christ: Exalted to Give Salvation: Christ: Mighty to Effect Salvation: Christ: Raised up For Salvation: Christ: The Author of Salvation: Christ: The Captain of Salvation: Confession of Christ Necessary To Salvation: Final Perseverance Necessary To Salvation: from Generation to Generation Salvation: from Sin, to be Worked out With Fear and Trembling Salvation: God is Willing to Give Salvation: Godly Sorrow Works Repentance To Salvation: Illustrated by a Cup Salvation: Illustrated by a Helmet Salvation: Illustrated by a Horn Salvation: Illustrated by a Lamp Salvation: Illustrated by a Rock Salvation: Illustrated by a Shield Salvation: Illustrated by a Tower Salvation: Illustrated by a Victory Salvation: Illustrated by Chariots Salvation: Illustrated by Clothing Salvation: Illustrated by Typified by the Bronze Serpent Salvation: Illustrated by Walls and Bulwarks Salvation: Illustrated by Wells Salvation: Ministers are a Sweet Savour of Christ to God, in Those Who Obtain Salvation: Ministers: Give the Knowledge of Salvation: Ministers: should be Clothed In Salvation: Ministers: should Endure Suffering That the Elect May Obtain Salvation: Ministers: should Exhort To Salvation: Ministers: should Labour to Lead Others To Salvation: Ministers: should Use Self-Denial to Lead Others To Salvation: Ministers: Show the Way of Salvation: No Escape for Those Who Neglect Salvation: Preaching the Word is the Appointed Means of Salvation: Reconciliation to God, a Pledge of Salvation: Regeneration Necessary To Salvation: Revealed in the Gospel Salvation: Saints are Heirs of Salvation: Saints: Appointed to Obtain Salvation: Saints: Ascribe, to God Salvation: Saints: Beautified With Salvation: Saints: Clothed With Salvation: Saints: Commemorate, With Thanks Salvation: Saints: Daily Approach Nearer To Salvation: Saints: Earnestly Look For Salvation: Saints: Evidence, by Works Salvation: Saints: Have a Token of, in Their Patient Suffering for Christ Salvation: Saints: Have, Through Grace Salvation: Saints: Kept by the Power of God To Salvation: Saints: Praise God For Salvation: Saints: Pray for a Joyful Sense of Salvation: Saints: Pray for the Assurance of Salvation: Saints: Pray to be Visited With Salvation: Saints: Receive, As the End of Their Faith Salvation: Saints: Satisfied By Salvation: Saints: Welcome the Tidings of Salvation: Searched Into and Exhibited by the Prophets Salvation: Sought in Vain From: Earthly Power Salvation: Sought in Vain From: Idols Salvation: The Gospel is the Power of God To Salvation: The Heavenly Host Ascribe, to God Salvation: The Scriptures are Able to Make Wise To Salvation: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Related Terms Salvation-having (1 Occurrence) |
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