According to the Bible Dictionary, the word “Love” means, unselfish, loyal and benevolent intention and commitment toward another. The concept of the love of God is deeply rooted in the Bible. The Hebrew term chesed refers to covenant love. Jehovah is the God who remembers and keeps His covenants in spite of the treachery of people. His faithfulness in keeping His promises proves His love for Israel and all humanity.
(NLT) Jer. 31:3 Long ago the Lord said to Israel: I have loved you, my people, with an everlasting love. With unfailing love I have drawn you to myself. (NLT) John 5:20 For the Father loves the Son and tells him everything he is doing and Son will do far greater things than healing this man. You will be astonished at what he does.
There are many meanings written in the bible about love.
1) (NLT) 1 Cor. 13:4-7 Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud 5 or rude. Love does not demand its own way. Love is not irritable, and it keeps no record of when it has been wronged. 6 It is never glad about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. 7 Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.
2) (NLT) 1 Cor.13:13 There are three things that will endure- faith, hope, and love- and the greatest of these is love.
3) (NLT) Gal. 5: 22-23 But when the Holy Spirit controls our lives, he will produce this kind of fruit in us: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, and self-control. Here there is no conflict with the law.
4) (NLT) Deut. 6:4- 6 “Hear, O Israel! The Lord is our God, the Lord alone. * 5 And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your strength. 6 And you must commit yourselves wholeheartedly to these commands I am giving you today.
I encourage all Christian believers to read your Bible, especially read scriptures pertaining to love. You will find the true meaning of love is a long suffering. Yes a LONG SUFFERING.
Just think for a minute, if all of us had a true meaning about love toward one or another, I truly believe, this world of ours would have less problems. Don’t you all agree with me? If you agree with me, say Amen!!!
I pray these messages are very informative to you.
From Pastor Jimmy Nishimoto and Chris Eliason
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