Love Illustrations
2807 illustrations evoking love
Scripture and Marriage - Application
The content emphasizes the relevance of biblical wisdom, particularly from Galatians 3:28, in addressing the complexities of Marriage in today's society. It encourages individuals to reflect on their attitudes and actions within the context of their faith, promoting integrity and compassion as essential elements for navigating modern challenges.
God's View on We are Imago Dei - Reflection
This theological reflection emphasizes the importance of the concept of Imago Dei within progressive Christianity, highlighting its relevance to contemporary issues of justice and inclusion. It calls for a transformative understanding of God's love and justice that can foster compassion and integrity in our communities.
Biblical Truth About Nonviolent Resistance - Application
The content emphasizes the importance of Nonviolent Resistance within progressive Christianity, highlighting the biblical principles of justice and inclusion found in Galatians 3:28. It calls for a transformative understanding of faith that promotes love and compassion in addressing contemporary challenges, urging believers to embody these values in their communities.
Biblical Foundation for Reconciliation and Forgiveness - Commentary
This commentary explores the themes of Reconciliation and Forgiveness within the context of progressive Christianity, emphasizing the importance of love, justice, and inclusion. It encourages individuals to reflect on their actions and attitudes, advocating for a faith that actively contributes to a more just and compassionate society.
What Scripture Says About The Bible is Not a Sex Manual - Commentary
The commentary emphasizes the progressive Christian interpretation of Scripture, focusing on love, justice, and inclusion as essential themes. It encourages believers to reflect on their attitudes and actions, promoting integrity and compassion in a changing world. This perspective is vital for fostering a more just and loving society.
Biblical Foundation for Enemy Love - Commentary
The commentary explores the concept of Enemy Love within the framework of progressive Christianity, highlighting its relevance to modern issues of justice and inclusion. It encourages believers to embody love and compassion in their actions, aiming to transform communities and promote a more just society.
Biblical Wisdom for Technology and Human Connection - Reflection
This theological reflection emphasizes the importance of love, justice, and inclusion in the context of Technology and Human Connection from a progressive Christian perspective. It encourages individuals to examine their attitudes and actions, advocating for a faith that promotes integrity and compassion in a rapidly changing world.
Scriptural Insight: Social Media and Community - Application
The content emphasizes the importance of applying the biblical principles found in Micah 6:8 to contemporary issues surrounding Social Media and Community. It advocates for a progressive Christian approach that prioritizes love, justice, and inclusion, urging individuals to embody these values in their interactions to foster a more compassionate and just society.
Scriptural Insight: We are Imago Dei - Commentary
The commentary emphasizes the significance of the Imago Dei in the context of progressive Christianity, highlighting the importance of love, justice, and inclusion as central themes in Scripture. It calls for self-examination of attitudes and actions to foster a more compassionate and just society, suggesting that this perspective is essential for community transformation.
Biblical Truth About Social Media and Community - Application
The content emphasizes the importance of applying biblical principles of love, justice, and inclusion to the challenges and opportunities presented by social media and community in contemporary society. It encourages individuals to reflect on their attitudes and actions, advocating for a faith that promotes integrity and compassion to foster a more just and loving world.
Biblical Truth About Clobbering the Clobber Texts - Application
The content emphasizes the importance of a progressive Christian interpretation of Scripture, particularly in relation to justice and inclusion as highlighted in Acts 10:34-35. It encourages individuals to reflect on their attitudes and actions, advocating for a faith that promotes love and compassion in society.
1 Corinthians 13:1-13 (The Love Chapter) - Universal Perspective
First Corinthians 13 defines agape love as the supreme Christian virtue, greater than spiritual gifts, knowledge, or sacrifice. Paul's "hymn to love" provides the character profile of Christ-like love: patient, kind, not envious, not self-seeking.
Romans 8:28-39 (Nothing Can Separate Us) - Universal Perspective
Romans 8:28-39 is Paul's triumphant conclusion to his argument about life in the Spirit. The golden chain (foreknew-predestined-called-justified-glorified) assures believers that God's purpose will not fail. Nothing in all creation can separate us from God's love in Christ.
John 3:16-17 (For God So Loved the World) - Universal Perspective
John 3:16-17 presents the gospel in miniature: God's love initiates salvation, the Son is given as gift, and believing leads to eternal life. The "so" (οὕτως) emphasizes manner: "in this way" God loved—by giving his Son.
Putting Into Practice: Goodness - Illustration
As we consider the promise of Jeremiah 29:11—“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future”—we’re reminded not only of...
Putting Into Practice: Understanding - Illustration
As we reflect on Romans 8:28, which assures us that "in all things God works for the good of those who love him," we find a profound invitation to lean into community—especially during those moments when life feels chaotic. Imagine...
Putting Into Practice: Hope - Teaching Material
Proverbs 3:5-6 invites us into a relationship, urging us to “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” This is not merely a call to blind faith; it’s a profound invitation to engage...
Practical Patience - Teaching Material
Jeremiah 29:11 reminds us of God’s beautiful promise: “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” This verse is...
Practical Patience - Illustration
Jeremiah 29:11 reminds us, “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” This promise is a beautiful tapestry woven...
Putting Into Practice: Understanding - Teaching Material
As we gather in this sacred space, let’s turn our hearts to Romans 8:28, where we are reminded that “we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according...
Real-World Goodness - Illustration
When we look at Isaiah 40:31, we see a powerful promise: “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.” This scripture speaks volumes about community and the support we provide one another. Just like eagles that soar...
Real-World Kindness - Teaching Material
Proverbs 3:5-6 encourages us to "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths." Trusting God is more than an abstract concept;...
Real-World Goodness - Teaching Material
When we look at Matthew 28:19-20, we find Jesus commissioning His disciples to go and make disciples of all nations, reminding us that our faith is not meant to be kept to ourselves. This passage calls us to embody *koinonia*,...
Applying Wisdom - Teaching Material
As we reflect on John 3:16—“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son”—we find a profound invitation to embody that same love in our lives. This isn’t merely a call to believe; it’s a...