Buddhists, Hindus, Muslims, Jews and All Others With Faith Today
Episode Description:
The Christian Peace Initiative Conference will take place on November 8 and 9 in Salt Lake City, featuring a keynote by Pastor Larry Norris and a panel discussion, with attendees encouraged to RSVP due to provided refreshments and lunch; those unable to attend can join or watch the event via Zoom or recordings available on the Great News Network app. Agape love, as defined by Shawn, is selfless and sacrificial, focusing on addressing others' spiritual needs rather than personal desires or superficial niceties, ultimately leading to spiritual growth and serving a higher purpose.
Agape love is characterized by selflessness, sacrifice, and insufferable patience, as it involves surrendering personal desires to align with the spirit and teachings of Christ, fostering growth not through ease but through enduring difficult interactions with imperfect people. This form of love transcends human capability, requiring divine assistance to overcome self-centered tendencies, as evidenced by the life and teachings of Yeshua, who reconciled humanity to God, enabling spiritual freedom and the choice to live by Christ's spirit.
Shawn teaches that through the completed work of Yeshua, all of humanity is invited into a relationship with YAHAVAH, and it becomes less about religious practices and more about worshipping "in spirit and truth." Regardless of doctrinal differences or religious affiliations, individuals are encouraged to spiritually seek YAHAVAH, embodying the Spirit of Christ and demonstrating love, which leads them into the Kingdom, with agape love as the key indicator of being aligned with Christ.
God's Truth is accessible to all who seek it through the Spirit, emphasizing that erring in love and spirit rather than doctrinal understanding disqualifies us from aligning with His essence. A victorious God of Love, rather than condemning individuals for their background or beliefs, invites all people to choose freely while offering the possibility of relationship and salvation through faith.