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This reflection emphasizes the essential principle of self-sacrificing love as a fundamental aspect of knowing God. Drawing from biblical passages, it asserts that true understanding of God's nature is rooted in love. It explores the implications of God's intent in creating humanity, particularly through the story of Adam and Eve. Furthermore, it discusses the consequences of sin, the separation from God, and the promise of grace as exemplified by Noah. Ultimately, it invites readers to contemplate their personal relationship with God through love and fellowship.
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REVIEW 1 TO BE Only like can appreciate like. VISION STATEMENT ANDMISSION PURPOSES Unless you accept in your own life the principle of self-sacrificing love,which is the principle of His character, you cannot know God. {MB 25.1}
1 JOHN 4:7,8 • Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. • Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love. 2 TO KNOW • THEE THE ONLY TRUE GOD • & JESUS CHRIST {JOHN 17:3}
GOD IN NOAH’S STORY • “IN OUR IMAGE AND LIKENESS” ? QUESTION: WHAT DOES THIS SUGGEST ABOUT GOD’S INTENT IN THE CREATION OF ADAM AND EVE? F E L L O W S H I P
WAGES OF SIN FLIGHT FROM FELLOWSHIP • HIDE BEHIND THE TREES • SHAME AT NAKEDNESS • BLAME THE OTHER • SEPARATION – FROM EDEN DEATH
WHOSE HEART? HEART • MENS HEARTS • GEN.6:5 THOUGHTS EVIL CONTINUALLY • GOD’S HEART GEN.6:6 “REPENTED” “GRIEVED”
NOAH FOUND GRACE • EYES OF THE LORD {GN.6:8} GEN.6:9 “JUST” “PERFECT” “WALKED WITHGOD”
GOD’S MAN • IN THE EYES OF THE LORD 2 CHR.16:9; PS.34:15; PR.5:21; 15:3; 1 PET.3:12 • “JUST” HEB.11:7 • “PERFECT” MATT.5:48 MATT.19;16-21 • “WALKED WITH GOD” AMOS 3:3