The Nature of Love

A Theology

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Theology, Christianity, Christian Life
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Author: Dr. Thomas Oord ISBN: 9780827208292
Publisher: Chalice Press Publication: April 1, 2010
Imprint: Chalice Press Language: English
Author: Dr. Thomas Oord
ISBN: 9780827208292
Publisher: Chalice Press
Publication: April 1, 2010
Imprint: Chalice Press
Language: English

God is love. Consequently, shouldn’t love exist at the center of Christian theology? When love is at the center, theology is understood differently than it has typically been understood. Some theologians have placed faith at the center, others God’s sovereignty, still others-the Church, but Dr. Oord places the emphasis on love. God’s love for us, revealed in Christ, in the Church, and in creation, and our love for God and others as ourselves—must be afforded its rightful place. Beginning with the foundation of “love” is what differentiates the Christian faith from others…a loving God. Dr. Oord defines love as: “To love is to act intentionally, in sympathetic/empathetic response to God and others, to promote overall well-being.” Is this not what has defined Christians throughout history?

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God is love. Consequently, shouldn’t love exist at the center of Christian theology? When love is at the center, theology is understood differently than it has typically been understood. Some theologians have placed faith at the center, others God’s sovereignty, still others-the Church, but Dr. Oord places the emphasis on love. God’s love for us, revealed in Christ, in the Church, and in creation, and our love for God and others as ourselves—must be afforded its rightful place. Beginning with the foundation of “love” is what differentiates the Christian faith from others…a loving God. Dr. Oord defines love as: “To love is to act intentionally, in sympathetic/empathetic response to God and others, to promote overall well-being.” Is this not what has defined Christians throughout history?

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