BIBLICAL TEACHING ON SELF-GIVING LOVE OF JESUS CHRIST AND ITS MUTUAL GIVING IN THE CONTEXT OF THE LOCAL CHURCH

Abstract

God is one yet manifested in three persons (the Trinity), and there is no contradiction in this relationship. It demonstrates the self-giving of one another unconditionally. The concept of self-giving serves as an example to all believers. However, believers are unable to comprehend the effects of complete self-giving love. Their own selfishness impacts their minds and conduct. This self-giving love has developed over time as an offshoot of cultural education and an individual’s prior moral decision. In this paper,the author divides thoughts into three sections, namely, the eternally self- giving nature of the true God, the church's acceptance of Jesus Christ's self- giving, and the local church's implications for Jesus' self-giving and mutual understanding.