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  CONTINUE YE IN MY LOVE
  by A.B. Simpson
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Summary: Christ bids us live in an atmosphere of love, constantly
believing that He loves us and claiming His divine approval and tender
regard.

Topics: "Abiding in Christ", "Living in Love"
Scripture References: John 15:9, Romans 5:5, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, Ephesians 3:17-19, 1 John 4:16

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A.B. Simpson emphasizes the importance of living in an atmosphere of
love, contrasting it with other ways of life that focus on thought,
animal nature, or duty. He explains that while these other atmospheres
may have their merits, they often lack the freedom and joy found in
Christ's love. Simpson encourages believers to embrace the love of
Christ, which is a constant and nurturing presence in their lives. He
reminds us that we are called to live in this divine love, which brings
approval and tenderness from God. Ultimately, the sermon invites us to
experience the fullness of life that comes from abiding in Christ's
love.

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There are many different atmospheres in which one may live. Some people
live in an atmosphere of thought. Their faces are thoughtful, their
minds intellectual. They live in their ideas, their concepts of truth,
their tastes and aesthetic nature. Other people live in their animal
nature, in the lusts of the flesh and eye, the coarse, low atmosphere of
a sensuous life, or worse. Still others live in a world of duty. The
predominating feature of their lives is conscience, and it carries with
it a certain shadowy fear that takes away the simple freedom and
gladness of life. Admittedly, in the latter there is a rectitude, an
uprightness, a strictness of purpose and of conduct which cannot be
ignored or questioned.

But Christ bids us live in an atmosphere of love.

As my Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love.
In the original it is, live in my love. Love is the atmosphere in which
He would have us constantly live-that is, believing that He ever loves
us and claiming His divine approval and tender regard. This is the life
of love.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/ab-simpson/continue-ye-in-my-love/
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