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How do we know that God's love is active and not just a feeling?

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God's love is active and transformative, as evidenced by His grace that leads to salvation and the believer's ongoing relationship with Him.

The love of God, as described in the New Testament, particularly with the term 'agape,' is characterized by active engagement rather than mere affection. It is a love that results in action, as seen in God's sending of Christ for the salvation of His people. This active love is not passive or abstract; it involves God's willingness to save and care for us, which leads to the necessity of keeping ourselves within that love through diligent faith and repentance. The believer's life, filled with the Holy Spirit, demonstrates the presence of this transformative love, compelling them to pursue holiness and demonstrate love to others.
Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 5:14-15, John 3:16

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Jude 21
Martin Penton · Jul 12, 2015
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