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Gr. Monogenos
Seen in:
John 1:1
John 3:16, 18
1 John 4:9
Pointing out Jesus' identity as God's only Son.
Nicene Creed.
Jesus was of one substance with the Father.
God's love is for the benefit of others to the point of self sacrific.
Mark 10:17-29
Everyone has an intrinsic worth and value to God.
We need to eliminate selfishness otherwise it stands in the way of love and respect.
The love of Jesus was unearned.
The love of Jesus was a sacrificial love
The love of Jesus is a forgiving love
- We need to forgive people if we are to be like Jesus.
The love of Jesus is an affirming love.
Seen in:
John 1:1
John 3:16, 18
1 John 4:9
Pointing out Jesus' identity as God's only Son.
Nicene Creed.
Jesus was of one substance with the Father.
God's love is for the benefit of others to the point of self sacrific.
Mark 10:17-29
Everyone has an intrinsic worth and value to God.
We need to eliminate selfishness otherwise it stands in the way of love and respect.
The love of Jesus was unearned.
The love of Jesus was a sacrificial love
The love of Jesus is a forgiving love
- We need to forgive people if we are to be like Jesus.
The love of Jesus is an affirming love.