What does it really mean to love according to the Bible-especially when love has been confused with silence, self-erasure, or staying in harmful situations?
Love According to the Bible is a thoughtful, Christ-centered journey through the many dimensions of biblical love. Kristine Hawkins explores God's steadfast love and the way it shapes marriage, friendship, family, forgiveness, service, suffering, truth, worship, obedience, boundaries, and grace.
Through warm teaching, Scripture, reflection, prayer, and practical guidance, readers will learn how to:
distinguish biblical love from control, enabling, and fearforgive without confusing forgiveness with restored trust or unlimited accessestablish wise boundaries without abandoning compassionlove faithfully through disappointment, conflict, grief, and uncertaintyreceive God's love more deeply and reflect it with courage and wisdomWhether you are healing from disappointment, seeking healthier relationships, or longing to understand God's heart more fully, these pages offer honest encouragement for every season.
Biblical love is not weak sentimentality. It is tender and truthful, merciful and wise, courageous enough to protect, and faithful enough to lead us home.