The Basics of the Christian Faith - Part 10 - Love

What’s more basic… more foundational… than LOVE?
In this message from our series “The Basics of the Christian Faith,” we’re talking about the core value that holds the entire Christian life together — Love.

The Bible tells us in Matthew 22 that the greatest commandment — the one all the others hinge on — is to love God and to love your neighbor. And in John 19, we see one of the most beautiful portraits of love: Jesus on the cross… and His mother standing nearby. Not flinching. Not leaving. Just loving.

This message looks at:
What real biblical love is (not just a feeling… but an action)
How a Christian mother’s love mirrors God’s love — full of sacrifice, compassion, and grace
How we’re called to live out that kind of love in our own lives

Jesus said, “By this shall all men know that you are my disciples…” Not by how much you know, not by how loud you shout — but how well you love (John 13:35).

Scripture References:
Matthew 22:34–40
John 19:25
1 Corinthians 13:1–8
1 John 4:8
Romans 13:8–10
Galatians 5:22
Ephesians 3:19
2 Samuel 21 (Rizpeh)

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The Baptist Temple Hour is a ministry of our local church, Florence Baptist Temple. Today's sermon, by Pastor Bill Monroe, was recorded on 05.11.25. You can join us live on our FBTLive YouTube channel Sunday at ⁠⁠10:30⁠⁠ and 6 or Wednesday at 7.