12 Questions
What did God reveal about His love by sending Jesus to save the world?
His love is everlasting and stronger than a mother's love
According to Jeremiah 31:3, how does God's love for His people compare to time?
God's love is age-old and everlasting
What did Jesus reveal about God's essence in terms of love?
God's essence is purely love
How does 1 John 4:12 suggest that God's love is manifest in humans?
By loving one another
What truth did Jesus confirm through his coming?
Jesus came to confirm that He is the truth
What attribute of God does the text associate with His created order and world governance?
God's wisdom and truthfulness
What Greek term did Jesus use in his question to Peter to express a deep, intimate love?
Agapes Me
Which Greek term did Peter use to respond to Jesus, equating more with the love one would have for a friend?
Philo se
How many times did Jesus ask Peter if he loved him deeply and without reserve?
Three times
What did Jesus imply by using Peter's term for love in his repeated questions?
Jesus understood the difficulty of loving completely like the Father does
Which term in Greek represents a deep, intimate love similar to the love shared between God and humanity?
Agapes Me
What did Peter's responses with 'Philo se' indicate according to the text?
Peter was showing affection like a friend rather than deep intimacy
Study Notes
God's Love Revealed Through Jesus
- God's love for the world was revealed through Jesus' sacrificial act to save humanity
- According to Jeremiah 31:3, God's love for His people is eternal, comparing to time
Jesus' Revelation of God's Essence
- Jesus revealed that God's essence is love, emphasizing the deep, intimate nature of God's love
Manifestation of God's Love in Humans
- 1 John 4:12 suggests that God's love is manifest in humans through their actions and expressions
Jesus' Confirmation of Truth
- Jesus confirmed through his coming that God loves humanity
God's Attribute in Creation and Governance
- God's love is an attribute associated with His created order and world governance
Greek Terms for Love
- Jesus used the Greek term "Agape" to express a deep, intimate love
- Peter used the Greek term "Philia" to respond to Jesus, equating more with the love one would have for a friend
- Jesus asked Peter if he loved him deeply and without reserve three times, using Peter's term "Philia" to emphasize the depth of God's love
Peter's Response and Implication
- Peter's responses with "Philo se" (Philia) indicated a limited, human love, whereas Jesus' repeated questions implied that God's love is more profound and selfless
Test your knowledge on God's love throughout salvation history and his mercy towards his people as expressed in the Book of Jeremiah. Explore the concept of God's everlasting and unfailing love, stronger than a mother's love for her child.
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