Showing posts with label power of God's love. Show all posts
Showing posts with label power of God's love. Show all posts

November 7, 2016

“I will plant in the wilderness; That they may see and know,”

“The poor and needy seek water, but there is none,
Their tongues fail for thirst.
I, the Lord, will hear them;
I, the God of Israel, will not forsake them.
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I will open rivers in desolate heights,
And fountains in the midst of the valleys;
I will make the wilderness a pool of water,
And the dry land springs of water.
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I will plant in the wilderness the cedar and the acacia tree,
The myrtle and the oil tree;
I will set in the desert the cypress tree and the pine
And the box tree together,
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That they may see and know,
And consider and understand together,
That the hand of the Lord has done this,
And the Holy One of Israel has created it.
~~~Isaiah 41:17-20 (NKJV)

December 23, 2013

End days church countdown: how Jesus has defined love

Reading the book of John I found the love that God talks about. I always thought that the Bible does not talk about love. Not of the kind of love we know as humans. But Jesus talks about love a lot. This is the true love we need to know and practice.

______________As children of God, love of God is natural.
John 5:42 But I know you, that you do not have the love of God in you. John 8:42 Jesus said to them, “If God were your Father, you would love Me, for I proceeded forth and came from God; nor have I come of Myself, but He sent Me.

______________Loving God and loving His words are synonymous: those who practice this truth abide in God's love 
John 14:15 [ Jesus Promises Another Helper ] “If you love Me, keep My commandments.
John 14:21 He who has My commandments and keeps them, it is he who loves Me. And he who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and manifest Myself to him.”
John 14:23 Jesus answered and said to him, “If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him.
John 14:24 He who does not love Me does not keep My words; and the word which you hear is not Mine but the Father’s who sent Me. John 15:9 [ Love and Joy Perfected ] “As the Father loved Me, I also have loved you; abide in My love. John 15:10 If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and abide in His love.

________________Loving God results in loving His people naturally.
John 13:34 A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. John 13:35 By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.” John 15:12 This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. John 15:17 These things I command you, that you love one another.

_______________Loving God means being separate from the world. God's love is costly. Jesus paid His life for it.
John 14:31 but that the world may know that I love the Father, and as the Father gave Me commandment, so I do. Arise, let us go from here.
John 15:13 Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends.
John 15:19 If you were of the world, the world would love its own. Yet because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you.
John 17:26 And I have declared to them Your name, and will declare it, that the love with which You loved Me may be in them, and I in them.”

_______________Loving God means being demanded and prepared to pay a price too.
John 21:15[ Jesus Restores Peter ] So when they had eaten breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me more than these?” He said to Him, “Yes, Lord; You know that I love You.” He said to him, “Feed My lambs.” John 21:16 He said to him again a second time, “Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me?” He said to Him, “Yes, Lord; You know that I love You.” He said to him, “Tend My sheep.” John 21:17 He said to him the third time, “Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me?” Peter was grieved because He said to him the third time, “Do you love Me?” And he said to Him, “Lord, You know all things; You know that I love You.” Jesus said to him, “Feed My sheep.

October 22, 2013

Unending love, amazing grace

LYRICS"Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)"

Amazing grace
How sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me
I once was lost, but now I'm found
Was blind, but now I see

'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear
And grace my fears relieved
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed

My chains are gone
I've been set free
My God, my Savior has ransomed me
And like a flood His mercy reigns
Unending love, amazing grace

The Lord has promised good to me
His word my hope secures
He will my shield and portion be
As long as life endures

[2x]
My chains are gone
I've been set free
My God, my Savior has ransomed me
And like a flood His mercy reigns
Unending love, amazing grace


The earth shall soon dissolve like snow
The sun forbear to shine
But God, Who called me here below,
Will be forever mine.
Will be forever mine.
You are forever mine. 
( CHRIS TOMLIN)
 
 

October 5, 2013

Journey to see God: Love and God (New Testament)

the power of God's love
  1. Matthew 6:24
    [ You Cannot Serve God and Riches ] “No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon.
    Matthew 6:23-25 (in Context) Matthew 6 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  2. Matthew 22:37
    Jesus said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’
    Matthew 22:36-38 (in Context) Matthew 22 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  3. Mark 12:30
    And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ This is the first commandment.
    Mark 12:29-31 (in Context) Mark 12 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  4. Luke 10:27
    So he answered and said, “ ‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind,’ and ‘your neighbor as yourself.’”
    Luke 10:26-28 (in Context) Luke 10 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  5. Luke 11:42
    “But woe to you Pharisees! For you tithe mint and rue and all manner of herbs, and pass by justice and the love of God. These you ought to have done, without leaving the others undone.
    Luke 11:41-43 (in Context) Luke 11 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  6. Luke 16:13
    “No servant can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon.”
    Luke 16:12-14 (in Context) Luke 16 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  7. John 5:42
    But I know you, that you do not have the love of God in you.
    John 5:41-43 (in Context) John 5 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  8. John 8:42
    Jesus said to them, “If God were your Father, you would love Me, for I proceeded forth and came from God; nor have I come of Myself, but He sent Me.
    John 8:41-43 (in Context) John 8 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  9. Romans 5:5
    Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.
    Romans 5:4-6 (in Context) Romans 5 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  10. Romans 5:8
    But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
    Romans 5:7-9 (in Context) Romans 5 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  11. Romans 8:28
    And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.
    Romans 8:27-29 (in Context) Romans 8 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  12. Romans 8:31
    [ God’s Everlasting Love ] What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
    Romans 8:30-32 (in Context) Romans 8 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  13. Romans 8:39
    nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
    Romans 8:38-39 (in Context) Romans 8 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  14. Romans 15:30
    Now I beg you, brethren, through the Lord Jesus Christ, and through the love of the Spirit, that you strive together with me in prayers to God for me,
    Romans 15:29-31 (in Context) Romans 15 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  15. 1 Corinthians 2:9
    But as it is written: “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, Nor have entered into the heart of man The things which God has prepared for those who love Him.”
    1 Corinthians 2:8-10 (in Context) 1 Corinthians 2 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  16. 2 Corinthians 11:11
    Why? Because I do not love you? God knows!
    2 Corinthians 11:10-12 (in Context) 2 Corinthians 11 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  17. 2 Corinthians 13:11
    [ Greetings and Benediction ] Finally, brethren, farewell. Become complete. Be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you.
    2 Corinthians 13:10-12 (in Context) 2 Corinthians 13 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  18. 2 Corinthians 13:14
    The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. Amen.
    2 Corinthians 13:13-14 (in Context) 2 Corinthians 13 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  19. Ephesians 2:4
    But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us,
    Ephesians 2:3-5 (in Context) Ephesians 2 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  20. Ephesians 3:19
    to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.
    Ephesians 3:18-20 (in Context) Ephesians 3 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  21. Ephesians 5:1
    [ Walk in Love ] Therefore be imitators of God as dear children.
    Ephesians 5:1-3 (in Context) Ephesians 5 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  22. Ephesians 5:2
    And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma.
    Ephesians 5:1-3 (in Context) Ephesians 5 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  23. Ephesians 6:23
    Peace to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
    Ephesians 6:22-24 (in Context) Ephesians 6 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  24. Colossians 2:2
    that their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, and attaining to all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the knowledge of the mystery of God, both of the Father and of Christ,
    Colossians 2:1-3 (in Context) Colossians 2 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  25. 1 Thessalonians 1:3
    remembering without ceasing your work of faith, labor of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ in the sight of our God and Father,
    1 Thessalonians 1:2-4 (in Context) 1 Thessalonians 1 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  26. 1 Thessalonians 4:9
    [ A Brotherly and Orderly Life ] But concerning brotherly love you have no need that I should write to you, for you yourselves are taught by God to love one another;
    1 Thessalonians 4:8-10 (in Context) 1 Thessalonians 4 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  27. 2 Thessalonians 1:3
    [ God’s Final Judgment and Glory ] We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is fitting, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of every one of you all abounds toward each other,
    2 Thessalonians 1:2-4 (in Context) 2 Thessalonians 1 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  28. 2 Thessalonians 3:5
    Now may the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God and into the patience of Christ.
    2 Thessalonians 3:4-6 (in Context) 2 Thessalonians 3 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  29. 1 Timothy 6:11
    [ The Good Confession ] But you, O man of God, flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness.
    1 Timothy 6:10-12 (in Context) 1 Timothy 6 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  30. 2 Timothy 1:7
    For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.
    2 Timothy 1:6-8 (in Context) 2 Timothy 1 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  31. 2 Timothy 3:10
    [ The Man of God and the Word of God ] But you have carefully followed my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, love, perseverance,
    2 Timothy 3:9-11 (in Context) 2 Timothy 3 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  32. Titus 3:4
    But when the kindness and the love of God our Savior toward man appeared,
    Titus 3:3-5 (in Context) Titus 3 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  33. Philemon 1:4
    [ Philemon’s Love and Faith ] I thank my God, making mention of you always in my prayers,
    Philemon 1:3-5 (in Context) Philemon 1 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  34. Hebrews 6:10
    For God is not unjust to forget your work and labor of love which you have shown toward His name, in that you have ministered to the saints, and do minister.
    Hebrews 6:9-11 (in Context) Hebrews 6 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  35. James 1:12
    [ Loving God Under Trials ] Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.
    James 1:11-13 (in Context) James 1 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  36. James 2:5
    Listen, my beloved brethren: Has God not chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which He promised to those who love Him?
    James 2:4-6 (in Context) James 2 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  37. 1 Peter 2:17
    Honor all people. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king.
    1 Peter 2:16-18 (in Context) 1 Peter 2 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  38. 1 John 2:5
    But whoever keeps His word, truly the love of God is perfected in him. By this we know that we are in Him.
    1 John 2:4-6 (in Context) 1 John 2 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  39. 1 John 3:1
    Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! Therefore the world does not know us, because it did not know Him.
    1 John 3:1-3 (in Context) 1 John 3 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  40. 1 John 3:10
    [ The Imperative of Love ] In this the children of God and the children of the devil are manifest: Whoever does not practice righteousness is not of God, nor is he who does not love his brother.
    1 John 3:9-11 (in Context) 1 John 3 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  41. 1 John 3:17
    But whoever has this world’s goods, and sees his brother in need, and shuts up his heart from him, how does the love of God abide in him?
    1 John 3:16-18 (in Context) 1 John 3 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  42. 1 John 4:7
    [ Knowing God Through Love ] Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God.
    1 John 4:6-8 (in Context) 1 John 4 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  43. 1 John 4:8
    He who does not love does not know God, for God is love.
    1 John 4:7-9 (in Context) 1 John 4 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  44. 1 John 4:9
    In this the love of God was manifested toward us, that God has sent His only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through Him.
    1 John 4:8-10 (in Context) 1 John 4 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  45. 1 John 4:10
    In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins.
    1 John 4:9-11 (in Context) 1 John 4 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  46. 1 John 4:11
    Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.
    1 John 4:10-12 (in Context) 1 John 4 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  47. 1 John 4:12
    [ Seeing God Through Love ] No one has seen God at any time. If we love one another, God abides in us, and His love has been perfected in us.
    1 John 4:11-13 (in Context) 1 John 4 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  48. 1 John 4:16
    And we have known and believed the love that God has for us. God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God, and God in him.
    1 John 4:15-17 (in Context) 1 John 4 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  49. 1 John 4:20
    [ Obedience by Faith ] If someone says, “I love God,” and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen, how can he love God whom he has not seen?
    1 John 4:19-21 (in Context) 1 John 4 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  50. 1 John 4:21
    And this commandment we have from Him: that he who loves God must love his brother also.
    1 John 4:20-21 (in Context) 1 John 4 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  51. 1 John 5:2
    By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and keep His commandments.
    1 John 5:1-3 (in Context) 1 John 5 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  52. 1 John 5:3
    For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome.
    1 John 5:2-4 (in Context) 1 John 5 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  53. 2 John 1:3
    Grace, mercy, and peace will be with you from God the Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love.
    2 John 1:2-4 (in Context) 2 John 1 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  54. 3 John 1:6
    who have borne witness of your love before the church. If you send them forward on their journey in a manner worthy of God, you will do well,
    3 John 1:5-7 (in Context) 3 John 1 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
  55. Jude 1:21
    keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.
    Jude 1:20-22 (in Context) Jude 1 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations
 
 

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