"And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love." 1 John 4:16 The sweeter the truth -- the more backward we often are to receive and believe it. Therefore it must be presented to us again and again. What is more pleasant than the fact that "God is love!" Yet so quickly we doubt it, or forget it, or fail to realize it. Therefore the Gospel presents it to us again and again, and in almost every possible form. Twice within the scope of a few verses, John tells us that "God is love!" 1 John 4:8, 16. ...
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"And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love." 1 John 4:16 The sweeter the truth -- the more backward we often are to receive and believe it. Therefore it must be presented to us again and again. What is more pleasant than the fact that "God is love!" Yet so quickly we doubt it, or forget it, or fail to realize it. Therefore the Gospel presents it to us again and again, and in almost every possible form. Twice within the scope of a few verses, John tells us that "God is love!" 1 John 4:8, 16. Belief in this portrayal of God lies at the root of our holiness, happiness, and peace. To the extent that we believe that "God is love" -- we will . . . consecrate ourselves to His service, enjoy peace in our consciences, and be happy in His ways. God loves us, and therefore He planned our salvation, sending His one and only Son to take away our sins by the sacrifice of Himself. He also sent His Holy Spirit to teach us our need of Christ and lead us to Him. And, finally, He has put His blessed Word in our hands so that we through patience and comfort of the Scriptures, might have hope. God loves us -- and therefore He . . . chastens us, strips us, and empties us! He will not let us live satisfied without Himself. "My eyes are always on the Lord!" Psalm 25:15 CONTENTS: The Love God Has for Us! Jesus is Always Present Afflictions are Appointed Suffering is Mitigated Affliction is Beneficial Jesus Bearing Our Sins Return! Return! Mercy Is Certain Chastisement -- a Fruit of Love Brethren of Christ The Common Lot Give up the Burden Rest in Jesus Always Trust The Right View The Lord Will Provide Strength as the Day Trials and Sorrows Be Still Sufficient Grace Prayer Heard and Answered The Cleansing Blood The Blessed Man All for the Best Comfort for the WIDOW Comfort for the POOR Comfort for the AGED Mourning Ended No More Pain! A Closing Question
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