The Inseparable Love of God (1) [ Romans 8:38-39 ] Why can nothing separate us from the love of God? 1. Because God’s love is eternal. Romans 8:29a says: “For those whom He foreknew…” The word “foreknew” refers to before eternity began —before the creation of heaven and earth . The phrase “those whom He foreknew” does not simply mean knowing about someone intellectually, but rather loving them. In other words, it refers to “those whom God loved from eternity past.” Amos 3:2a says: “You only have I known of all the families of the earth.” If “known” merely meant intellectual knowledge, that would imply that God only knew Israel and did not know the other nations—which cannot be true, because the all-knowing God lacks knowledge of nothing. Therefore, “I have known you only” means “I have loved you only.” God loved Israel among all the nations of the earth. Hosea 13:5 says: “I knew you in the wilderness , in the land of great drought.” The “wilderness” was where the Israelite...
Marriage is ...
"Marriage is intended to be a spiritual union, in which we share the deepest longings and aspirations of our hearts with our spouse. It is supposed to be a context in which we share our spiritual struggles and pray for one another. It involves sharpening one another, rebuking one another when necessary, edifying one another spiritually, and encouraging one another in Christ. It is designed to be a deep and lasting friendship, in which a couple serve the Lord together, building one another up in their mutual faith. A Christian cannot possibly connect on the deepest level of the soul with someone who doesn't share life in Christ."
(Iain M. Duguid, " Zephaniah, Haggai, Malachi ")
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