The concept of chesed, or loyal love, is central to understanding God's relationship with humanity. This love is demonstrated through God's steadfast mercy and loyalty, as seen in the biblical account of Hosea and Gomer. The love of God is not only eternal but also immutable, and it is this love that motivates us in our service and devotion to the Lord. [... more]

God's loving kindness is a central theme in the Bible, reflecting His goodness and mercy. Christians are called to remember and reflect God's loving kindness in their lives, leading to a transformed life and a deeper understanding of God's nature. [... more]

God brings His people from shame into honor, from emptiness to abundance, lavishing His goodness and kindness upon them. This is His nature, His essence, as seen in the expansive language of Isaiah 54, where He promises to expand family, wealth, and riches, and create an environment of peace and satisfaction. [... more]

God's desire for chesed, or covenantal love, is not a sacrifice, but rather mercy and kindness. This is a fundamental distinction between Christianity and Mormonism, with Christianity emphasizing the need for Jesus Christ's perfect righteousness to make us worthy, rather than our own efforts to qualify ourselves. [... more]

Michael Card explains the concept of hesed, a Hebrew word for God's loving kindness, and how it applies to marriage, forgiveness, and redemption. He shares personal stories and biblical examples of hesed, and encourages listeners to experience God's hesed love in their relationships. [... more]

The love of God is demonstrated through His steadfast mercy and loyalty, as seen in the concept of chesed, which is a central theme in the Old Testament. This love is shown through the story of Hosea and Gomer, where God purchases His bride out of slavery, and is also seen in the New Testament through the ministry of Christ, who purchases His bride out of slavery to Satan. The love of God is eternal, holy, and immutable, and is the foundation of our service and devotion to Him. [... more]

The speaker reflects on the importance of turning to God in times of trouble, rather than relying on human structures like governments, doctors, or lawyers. They explore the concept of faith and trust in God, using biblical references to illustrate the point. [... more]

God desires chesed, or covenantal love, not sacrifices. The Christian gospel says that you can't make yourself worthy, but through simple childlike trust in Jesus Christ, you are counted as worthy because of the perfect righteousness of Jesus and the debt he paid through his own death. [... more]