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God’s Love, Actually

September 23, 2015September 23, 2015 B.J. Maxwell1 & 2 Peter, 1, 2, & 3 John, Biblical Meditations, Christian Life, Romans

The prophets spilled no small amount of ink clarifying God’s posture toward his people. Had God given up on saving a people for himself (Hos 4.6)? Could God actually overlook or forgive his people’s rebellion against him (Mic 6.9-16)? Will God sit idly by while pagan nations run roughshod over the people he claims to love (Hab 1.13)? Can we reconcile God’s apparent displeasure with his promise of eternal love toward […]

Does God Love {Insert Your Name}?

December 8, 2014December 8, 2014 B.J. MaxwellBiblical Meditations, Christian Life, John, The Gospel, Theology

“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.” (Jn 3.16) I once read a cartoon Scripture memorization pamphlet to my youngest daughter. It was a story written to help her memorize John 3.16. The pamphlet was nicely done and broke the verse down into helpful, digestible parts. As we worked on the first part of […]