Embracing Jesus’ Core Teachings: Love, Forgiveness, and Eternal Reign

Overall, for me, Jesus’ teachings focus on love, forgiveness, and salvation. We’re called to share this message persistently and compassionately.

Matthew 18:21-22 (NIV):

“Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, ‘Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?’

Jesus answered, ‘I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.’”

This passage emphasizes the importance of continual forgiveness, reflecting Jesus’ teachings on compassion and patience.

Also, the Bible states Jesus’ reign is eternal. For example, Luke 1:33 says, “He will reign over Jacob’s descendants forever; his kingdom will never end.” Revelation 11:15 also speaks of an eternal reign.

I’m still learning about the Trinity and that it isn’t about a “three-headed god.” And that it describes one God in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (Matthew 28:19). It’s a complex concept and one that still challenges my understanding, but I get that it’s not about multiple gods.

I also struggle with the concept of fully human and fully divine.

But, what I’m not confused about is the primacy in Jesus’ message that, above all, is love.

1 Corinthians 13:13 (NIV):

“And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.”

This verse highlights the primacy of love among the Christian virtues, emphasizing that whether human or divine, love is the most enduring and essential quality required of those who call themselves Christians.

God bless.