1) What proof, said Jesus, do we give that we love Him?
If you love me, you will keep my commandments. John 14:15.
2) What other Bible passage confirms this?
Whoever has my commandments and keeps them—that is the one who loves me. John 14:21, first part.
3) By whom will the one who loves Jesus also be loved?
By the heavenly Father. John 14:21, second part.
4) To whom does the Lord reveal Himself?
To those who love Him by keeping His commandments. John 14:21.
5) What commandment did Jesus leave us?
“Abide in My love.” John 15:9, first part.
6) How do we abide in this love?
If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love. John 15:10, first part.
7) And what is the love of God?
For this is the love of God: that we keep his commandments. 1 John 5:3, second part.
8) How do we know if we are in God?
And whoever keeps his commandments remains in God, and God in him. 1 John 3:24, part.
9) What other biblical text tells us that love consists in keeping the commandments?
And love consists in this: that we walk according to his commandments. 2 John 6, part.
10) What recommendation does the apostle Paul give us?
Walk in love! Ephesians 5:2, in part.
11) What recommendation does the author of the Epistle to the Hebrews also give?
And let us consider one another, to stir up one another to love and good works. Hebrews 10:24.
12) According to what the Spirit revealed to the apostle Paul, how should we do all things?
Let all things be done in love. 1 Corinthians 16:14.
13) How is the love mentioned here translated in some Bible versions?
Love.
14) Who are God’s beloved?
I love those who love me. Proverbs 8:17 (in part). Whoever loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and reveal myself to him. John 14:21 (in part).
15) What is the bond of perfection?
Love. Colossians 3:14.
16) What is necessary for us to have confidence on the day of judgment?
That we remain in love. 1 John 4:16 and 17.
17) What prevails over faith and hope?
Now, faith, hope, and love remain—these three—but the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13:13, relevant portion.
18) What do the Scriptures say about those who do not love Jesus?
If anyone does not love the Lord Jesus, let him be accursed.
1 Corinthians 16:22.
19) For whom are the things that the eye has not seen, the ear has not heard, and have not entered the heart of man?
For those who love God. 1 Corinthians 2:9.
20) What great promise does God make in His Law?
“I will show mercy to the third and fourth generations of those who love Me and keep My commandments.” Exodus 20:6.
21) To whom does God promise lasting blessings and to fill their storehouses?
To those who love Him. Proverbs 8:21.
22) To whom is the crown of life promised?
The Lord has promised it to those who love Him. James 1:12, first part.
23) What is the new commandment given by Jesus?
That we love one another; just as He has loved us, so also let us love one another. John 13:34.
24) When do we pass from death to life?
When we love our brothers and sisters. 1 John 3:14, first part.
25) According to Jesus, how should we love one another?
Love one another as I have loved you. John 15:12.
26) How did He love us?
He gave His life for us. Romans 5:8.
27) How did God the Father love us?
He gave His only Son for us. John 3:16.
28) What is the greatest love that exists?
The love of someone who lays down his life for his friends. John 15:13, first part.
29) If we keep God’s commandments, we will have no fear; why?
Because there is no fear in love. On the contrary, perfect love drives out fear. For fear implies punishment; and whoever fears is not perfect in love. 1 John 4:18.
30) How does God command us to love Him?
“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.” Matthew 22:37. And with all your strength. Luke 10:27.
31) What surpasses all understanding?
The knowledge of Christ’s love. Ephesians 3:19.
32) Since these are the two great commandments—to love God above all things and one’s neighbor as oneself—what does one who loves God and one’s neighbor do?
He keeps the commandments related to them.
33) And what are these commandments?
Those found in Exodus 20:2–17.
34) What was the first love that the church in Ephesus abandoned?
One of the scribes (...) asked him, “Which is the first of all the commandments?” Jesus replied, “The first is: ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God is the one and only Lord. You shall therefore love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength. This is the first and greatest commandment.” Mark 12:28–30 and Matthew 22:34–38.
Therefore, if the first and greatest commandment is to love God above all things, and to love God is to keep His commandments, then the first love that the church in Ephesus lost was ceasing to keep God’s commandments.
35) Regarding the love of God, what did Jesus say to some Jews?
“But I know you well: you do not have the love of God within you.” John 5:42.
36) According to what the Spirit inspired the apostle Paul to say, what can separate us from the love of God (prevent us from keeping His commandments)?
For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor principalities, neither powers nor the present nor the future, neither the high nor the deep, nor any other created thing will be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Rom. 8:38–39.
37) How do we know that tongues will cease, prophecies and knowledge will vanish, but God’s love (the keeping of the commandments) will not?
The apostle Paul says: “Love never fails; but tongues will cease, prophecies will vanish, and knowledge will come to an end.” 1 Corinthians 13:8.
38) What does the Bible teach us about what love is?
For this is the love of God: that we keep His commandments; and His commandments are not burdensome. 1 John 5:3. And this is love (or charity): that we walk according to His commandments. 2 John 6.
41) What other biblical passage confirms this?
For love is the fulfillment of the Law. Romans 13:10.
42) Since love is the fulfillment of the commandments, and the commandments are the Law, what does one who does not keep the Law do?
He does not walk in love. Romans 14:15.
43) Since love is charity, what does the Holy Spirit say about one who does not possess love?
Blind. 2 Peter 1:7–9.
44) What does the Word of God correspond to?
To His commandments. John 17:17; Psalm 119:142, first part.
45) Since the Word of God is His commandments, when is God’s love in us?
When we keep His Word. 1 John 2:5.
46) When is God’s love perfect in us?
When we are in love. 1 John 4:12, 16, and 17.
47) How do we abide in God?
By abiding in love. 1 John 4:16, first part.
48) And how do we remain in love?
By keeping His commandments. 1 John 4:16, first part; John 15:10.
49) How should we love one another?
According to His commandment. 1 John 3:23, last part.
50) And what does the commandment say?
“Love one another as I have loved you.” John 13:34.
51) Who are those born of God?
Those who love.
1 John 4:7.
52) What recommendation did God make through Solomon in the symbolic idyll between his wife (the Church) and Him (the bridegroom)?
Set me as a seal upon your heart, as a seal upon your arm, for love is as strong as death. Song of Songs 8:6.
53) What else did Solomon say about God’s love?
That not even the many waters could quench it, nor the rivers drown it; even if someone were to give all the wealth of his house for this love, it would surely be despised. Song of Songs 8:7.
54) What is the greatest benefit that love (the keeping of the commandments) brings?
It covers all transgressions. Prov. 10:12, first part; 1 Pet. 4:8.
55) For whom does the Lord preserve His covenant and mercy?
For those who love God and keep His commandments. Dan. 9:4, first part.
56) How was God’s love for us manifested?
In the fact that God sent His only-begotten Son into the world. 1 John 4:9, first part.
57) For what purpose?
So that, through Him, we might have life. 1 John 4:9, first part.
58) What does the Spirit say through John?
That God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him may not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16.
59) How do we abide in God?
By abiding in love. 1 John 4:16.
60) What commandment does the Holy Spirit give to believers?
Beloved, let us love one another. 1 John 4:7, first part.
61) Why?
Because love is from God. 1 John 4:7, second part.
62) Why do we love?
Because He loved us first? 1 John 4:19, first part.
63) Who abides in the light?
The one who loves. 1 John 2:10.
64) What should we not love?
Do not love the world or the things in the world. 1 John 2:15, first part.
65) Why?
Because if anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 1 John 2:15, second part. Because everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—does not come from the Father, but from the world. 1 John 2:16.
66) How did Christ demonstrate His love for us?
He laid down His life for us. 1 John 3:16, first part.
67) And how should we love?
By laying down our lives for our brothers and sisters. 1 John 3;
16, second part.
68) Why does anyone who does not love his brother or sister not know God?
Because this is the message you have heard from the beginning: that we should love one another. 1 John 3:11.
69) What happens to those who do not love?
They remain in death. 1 John 3:14, first part.
70) What is someone who says they love God but hates their brother?
A liar. 1 John 4:20, first part.
71) And who remains in the light?
The one in whom there is no cause for stumbling and who loves his brother. 1 John 2:10.
72) How do we know that God’s love is perfect in us?
When we keep his word. 1 John 2:5.
73) What is his word?
Your word is truth. Psalm 119:160, first part.
74) And what is truth?
Your law is truth. Psalm 19:142.
75) Whom does the Spirit command us to love?
One another. 1 John 4:7, in part, and 11, in full.
76) What sign does the Holy Spirit give that reveals a lack of love?
If anyone has the world’s goods and, seeing his brother in need, closes his heart to him. 1 John 3:17.
77) How did the psalmist express his love for God?
Oh, how I love your law! It is my meditation all day long. Psalm 119:97,
I detest every false way, but I love your law. v. 113,
You have swept away all the wicked from the earth like dross; that is why I love your testimonies. v. 119,
That is why I love your commandments more than gold, even more than fine gold. v. 127,
Look upon me and have mercy on me, just as you do for those who love your name. v. 132,
Your word is very pure; therefore, your servant loves it. v. 140,
Affliction and distress have overtaken me; yet your commandments are my delight. v. 143, See how much I love your precepts; revive me, O Lord, according to your goodness. v. 159.
I rejoice in your word, as one who finds a great treasure. v. 162,
I abhor and detest falsehood; but I love your law. v. 163,
My soul has kept your testimonies; I love them exceedingly. v. 167,
I long for your salvation, O Lord;
your law is my delight. v. 174,
My soul is faint from longing for your judgments at all times. Psalm 119:20,
Your testimonies are also my delight and my counselors. v. 24,
And I will delight in your commandments, which I have loved. v. 47,
May your mercies come upon me, that I may live, for your law is my delight. v. 77,
If your law were not my delight, I would have perished long ago in my affliction. v. 92.
78) What proof has God given of his love for us?
He sent his only Son into the world. 1 John 4:9, 2nd part.
79) For what purpose?
So that, through him, we might live. 1 John 4:9, part 1.
80) And what does this life consist of?
And I know that your commandments are eternal life. John 12:50, part 1. And this is eternal life: that they may know you alone as the one true God and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent. John 17:3.
81) And how do we know God?
And by this we know that we know Him: if we keep His commandments. 1 John 2:3.
82) What does the Holy Spirit say is God’s commandment?
That we love one another. 1 John 3:23, first part.
83) And what else?
That we believe in the name of His Son Jesus, the Christ. 1 John 3:23, second part.
84) And what is that name?
I remembered Your name, O Lord, in the night, and I kept Your law. Psalm 119:55.
85) What does the Spirit say about how we should not love?
With words. 1 John 3:18, first part.
86) What does the Spirit say about how we should love?
With deeds and in truth. 1 John 3:18, first part.
87) What will we know from this?
That we are of the truth. 1 John 3:19, first part.
88) Who is perfect in love?
The one who abides in love. 1 John 4:16, first part.
89) Does the one who does not love know God?
No. 1 John 4:8, first part.
90) Why?
Because God is love. 1 John 4:7, second part.
91) Who is born of God?
Everyone who loves. 1 John 4:7, second part.
92) Whose is love?
God’s. 1 John 4:7, second part.
93) What does the Holy Spirit say about what God’s love is?
For this is the love of God: that we keep His commandments. 1 John 5:3, first part.
94) What commandment did Jesus give regarding love?
Abide in my love. John 15:9, last part.
95) And, according to Him, how do we abide in His love?
If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love. John 15:10, first part.
96) What does the Spirit say through Paul?
You owe no one anything in regard to mutual love, except one thing: for whoever loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law. Romans 13:8.
97) How should we love our neighbor?
As ourselves. Romans 13:9, first part.
98) Therefore, what does the one who loves do?
He does not commit adultery; he does not murder; he does not steal; he does not covet. Romans 13:9, second part.
99) How does the Spirit command us to do all things?
Let all things be done in love. 1 Cor. 16:14.
100) In whom does God dwell?
In the one who abides in love. 1 John 3:16.
101) What is love?
The fulfillment of the Law. Rom. 13:10.
102) What is greater than faith and hope?
Love. 1 Cor. 13:13. in part.
103) What will never end?
Love. 1 Cor. 13:8. in part.
104) What does the Holy Spirit command us to follow?
Love. 1 Corinthians 14:1.
105) Whom does God love?
Those who love Him. Proverbs 8:17, in part.
106) How does the Spirit, through Paul, command us to walk?
“And walk in love, just as Christ also loved you.” Ephesians 5:2.
107) How can we be filled with all the fullness of God?
“Knowing the love of Christ, which surpasses all understanding, so that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.” Eph. 3:19.
108) How can we be blameless before God?
In love. Ephesians 1:4.
109) What good is it to be multilingual, to speak in tongues, or to be a prophet, if one lacks love—that is, if one does not keep God’s commandments?
It is of no use at all. 1 Cor. 13:1–2.
110) What does the Holy Spirit command us to follow?
Pursue love and earnestly seek spiritual gifts, but above all, the gift of prophecy.
1 Cor. 14:1.
111) What does love do?
It builds up! 1 Cor. 8:1, first part.
112) What else?
It covers all sins. Proverbs 10:12, first part.
113) What kind of faith is valuable?
For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision counts for anything, but only faith working through love. Galatians 5:6.
114) What is one of the fruits of the Spirit?
Love. Galatians 5:22.
115) Who does God know?
The one who loves God. 1 Corinthians 8:3.
116) What is the bond of perfection?
And above all these things, clothe yourselves with love, which is the bond of perfection. Colossians 3:14.
117) How does God command us to love Him?
“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength.” Deut. 6:5.
“You shall therefore love the Lord your God and keep His decrees, His statutes, His judgments, and His commandments every day.” Deut. 11:1.
And Jesus said to him, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.” This is the first and greatest commandment. Matthew 22:37–38.
118) What does the Spirit say about love in the letter sent to the church in Ephesus?
“But I have this against you: You have abandoned your first love.” Revelation 2:4 (excerpt).
119) And what is the first love?
Love for God. Mark 12:28–30 and Matthew 22:34–38.
120) Why?
Because, since the first and greatest commandment is to love God above all things, and to love God is to keep His commandments, then the first love is God’s commandments.
121) What kinds of love are there?
Love for God. Deut. 11:1.
Love for one’s neighbor. Matt. 22:39.
Love for the world and the things of the world. John 12:15.
Brotherly love. Rom. 12:10; 1 Thess. 4:9; Heb. 13:1.
Parental love. Matt. 10:37.
Spousal love. Deut. 21:15; Eph. 5:28.
Carnal love. 1 Kings 11:1–2.
Animal love. Lam. 4:3.
The love of money. 1 Tim 6:10, in part.
122) What did Jesus say about those who love other people more than they love Him?
“Whoever loves their father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; and whoever loves their son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.” Matt 10:37.
123) And what did He say about someone who loves two masters?
No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Mammon. Matt. 6:24.
No servant can serve two masters; for he will either hate one and love the other, or be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Mammon. Luke 16:13.
124) How does the Spirit desire us to be grounded?
So that Christ may dwell in their hearts through faith; so that, rooted and grounded in love, they may comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth, the length, the height, and the depth, and to know the love of Christ, which surpasses all understanding, so that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. Eph. 3:17–19.
125) What did Jesus say about those who want to save their own lives?
They will lose it. Matt. 8:35.
126) What did Jesus say about those who lose their own life for his sake?
They will find it. Matt. 8:35.
127) What did Jesus say about the Pharisees?
But woe to you, Pharisees, who tithe mint, rue, and every kind of herb, yet neglect justice and the love of God! It was important to do these things without neglecting the others. Luke 11:42.
129) What does the Spirit say through Paul?
Let love be sincere. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good. Rom. 12:9.
130) What else?
Love one another warmly with brotherly love, giving preference to one another in honor. Rom 12:9.
131) What does the Spirit command through Paul?
Therefore, I urge you to confirm your love for him. 2 Cor 2:8.
132) And what else?
And this is my prayer for you: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best, and may be sincere and blameless until the day of Christ; filled with the fruits of righteousness that come through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God. Phil. 1:9–11.
133) To what does Paul compare love, which can gird us or clothe us?
But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, having put on the breastplate of faith and love, and as a helmet, the hope of salvation; 1 Thess. 5:8.
134) What prophecy does the Spirit make through Paul?
Let no one deceive you in any way; for that day will not come unless the apostasy comes first and the man of lawlessness is revealed—the son of destruction, the one who opposes and exalts himself above everything that is called God or is the object of worship—so that he will sit as God in the temple of God, seeking to appear as God. Do you not remember that I told you these things while I was still with you? And now you know what is holding him back, so that he may be revealed at the proper time. For the mystery of lawlessness is already at work; there is only one who now stands in opposition, until he is taken out of the way; and then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord will destroy by the breath of his mouth and bring to an end by the splendor of his coming—that one whose coming is by the working of Satan, with all power and signs and deceptive wonders, and with every deceit of unrighteousness for those who are perishing, 2 Thess. 2:3–10, part.
135) Who are these?
Those who have not received the love of the truth so that they might be saved. 2 Thess. 2:10, in part.
136) What is the truth?
Your law is the truth. Psalms 119:142, corresponding part.
137) And what does God do to them?
And for this reason God will send them a powerful delusion, so that they may believe the lie; so that all those who did not believe the truth but took pleasure in wickedness may be condemned. 2 Thess. 2:11–12.
138) What request does Paul make in one of his epistles?
That the Lord may direct their hearts toward the love of God and the patience of Christ. 2 Thess. 3:5.
139) And what is the love of God?
For the love of God consists in this: that we keep His commandments. 1 John 5:3.
140) How can a woman be saved?
Adam was not deceived, but the woman, having been deceived, fell into transgression. Nevertheless, she will be saved through childbearing, if she continues in faith, love, and holiness with modesty. 1 Tim. 2:14–15.
141) What advice did Paul give to Timothy?
Let no one despise your youth; but be an example to the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. Persist in reading, exhorting, and teaching until I come. 1 Tim. 4:12–13.
142) What did Paul command Timothy to follow?
But you, O man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, and gentleness. 1 Tim. 6:11.
Flee also from the desires of youth;
and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart. 2 Tim. 2:22.
143) What does the Spirit command through Paul?
Let the elders be sober-minded, dignified, prudent, sound in faith, in love, and in patience. Titus 2:2.
144) What does the Spirit command through the author of the Epistle to the Hebrews?
And let us consider one another, to stir up one another to love and good works. Heb. 10:24.
145) How does the Spirit describe those who suffer for the sake of righteousness?
But even if you suffer for the sake of righteousness, you are blessed. And do not fear them, nor be troubled. 1 Peter 3:14.
146) What is righteousness?
Your commandments are righteousness. Psalm 119:172, first part.
147) What does the Spirit command through Jude?
Abide in the love of God. Jude 1:21, first part.
148) How did the Spirit describe Israel’s love for Him?
Like the morning cloud and like the dew that soon vanishes. Hosea 6:4.
149) What else is the first love called?
The first works. Revelation 2:4 and 5.
150) How does Paul, through the Holy Spirit, describe love?
The excellent way. 1 Corinthians 12:31.
151) Therefore, in what does one who does not love God and the brothers remain?
In death. 1 John 3:14.

Oli Prestes
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