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Love Never Keeps Promises, Only Promises Keep Love

  Love Never Keeps Promises, Only Promises Keep Love Why the Foundation of Human Love is Not Feeling, but Commitment --- Introduction Since the fall of humanity into sin, our ability to love perfectly has been tainted. Human love becomes fragile, inconsistent, and vulnerable to self-interest. In this condition, God no longer bases His relationship with humanity on easily forgotten "words of love," but on eternal covenantal promises. This principle applies not only to the relationship between humans and God but also to interpersonal relationships—including marriage. --- 1. Love Never Keeps Promises Love, in the sense of human feeling, is fluctuating. It can strengthen in times of joy and weaken in the midst of difficulty. The biblical narrative is full of examples of human infidelity: - Israel repeatedly forgot their love for God and turned to idols. - David, called "a man after God's own heart," fell into adultery and murder. - Peter, who claimed he was ready to...

The Stages of the Holy Spirit's

======= Article I ======= From Accompanying to Pouring Out: Understanding the Stages of the Holy Spirit's Work in the Lives of the Disciples Introduction Many Bible readers are confused by the records of the disciples seemingly "receiving the Holy Spirit" several times. However, when we examine carefully, we discover a beautiful and progressive pattern. The conventional understanding often views the event in John 20:22 as symbolic, while Acts 2 as the actual reception. This article will present a different perspective—that these three events are continuous stages in the work of the Holy Spirit, starting from external accompaniment, then internal indwelling, and finally the outpouring of power for mission.  Stage 1: External Accompaniment - The Holy Spirit Accompanies the Disciples (Pre-Cross) Before the crucifixion, Jesus clearly said, "He abides with you" (John 14:17). This statement is not a future promise, but a description of the reality the disciples were e...

Tahapan Karya Roh Kudus

======= Artikel I ======= Dari Penyertaan ke Pencurahan:  Memahami Tahapan Karya Roh Kudus dalam Hidup Para Murid Pendahuluan Banyak pembaca Alkitab merasa bingung dengan catatan tentang para murid yang seolah-olah "menerima Roh Kudus" beberapa kali. Namun, ketika kita meneliti dengan cermat, kita menemukan sebuah pola yang indah dan progresif. Pemahaman konvensional seringkali melihat peristiwa dalam Yohanes 20:22 sebagai simbolis, sedangkan Kisah 2 sebagai penerimaan yang sebenarnya. Artikel ini akan menyajikan perspektif yang berbeda—bahwa ketiga peristiwa tersebut merupakan tahapan yang berkesinambungan dalam karya Roh Kudus, dimulai dari penyertaan eksternal, kemudian pengadaan internal, dan akhirnya pencurahan kuasa untuk misi.  Tahap 1: Penyertaan Eksternal - Roh Kudus Menyertai Para Murid (Pra-Salib) Sebelum penyaliban, Yesus secara jelas mengatakan, "Ia menyertai kamu" (Yohanes 14:17). Pernyataan ini bukanlah janji masa depan, tetapi deskripsi tentang reali...