Learning to Love the Hateful (Preached by Joe Thorn)

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Discover the unexpected beauty and challenge of Jesus' teachings on love as they intersect with our complex, modern lives. Our latest Theology Pub gathering stirred a captivating dialogue that revealed our innate desire for love, and yet how we often fall short in extending it to those who don't fit within the confines of our affection. We delved deep into the biblical command to love our enemies as found in Matthew 5:43-48, contrasting it with the comfort of selective love, and unpacking the selfless nature of the divine love we're called to emulate.
Joined by insightful guests who shared their scriptural wisdom, we grappled with loving our adversaries—a notion that confronts our cultural norms head-on. This discussion wasn't just theoretical; it was a hands-on guide for living out a love that reflects God's glory, aligns us with His ways, and transforms our interactions. We looked at how loving those who oppose us isn't just a lofty ideal but a concrete way to demonstrate God's presence in our lives, challenging listeners to lean into this countercultural call.
Our conversation concluded with a candid reflection on the gospel's impact on our ability to love genuinely and without reservation. We tackled the tough truth that while we were once estranged from God, His profound love offers redemption and a model for our relationships. Love, we're reminded, is not just a fleeting emotion but an ongoing debt, a commitment to embody mercy, kindness, and justice. Together, we prayed for the grace to courageously display God's character to all, including our erstwhile enemies, and for the strength to live transformed by the gospel's power.

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1. Learning to Love the Hateful (Preached by Joe Thorn) (00:00:00)

2. The Challenge of Love in Paradoxology (00:00:02)

3. Love Your Enemies (00:15:01)

4. [Ad] All of Life for God (00:16:03)

5. (Cont.) Love Your Enemies (00:16:04)

6. Loving Your Enemies Through God's Gospel (00:24:56)

7. [Ad] Ladder To Heaven On Earth Podcast (Hosted by LeVar Pompey) (00:26:04)

8. (Cont.) Loving Your Enemies Through God's Gospel (00:26:05)

9. The Debt of Love (00:33:05)

10. Repentance, Belief, and Gospel Transformation (00:42:32)