{"product_id":"the-nature-of-love-a-theology","title":"The Nature of Love: A Theology","description":"God is love. Consequently, shouldn't love exist at the center of Christian theology? When love is at the center, theology is understood differently than it has typically been understood.\nSome theologians have placed faith at the center, others God's sovereignty, still others - the Church, but Oord places the emphasis on love. God's love for us, revealed in Christ, in the Church, and in creation, and our love for God and others must be afforded its rightful place.\nBeginning with the foundation of \"love\" is what differentiates the Christian faith from others' loving God. Oord defines love as:\n\n\"To love is to act intentionally, in sympathetic\/empathetic response to God and others, to promote overall well-being.\"\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0827208286\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.0827208286.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Oord, Thomas\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43743928025149,"sku":"BVV.0827208286.G","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/0827208286-0.jpg?v=1790806682","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/the-nature-of-love-a-theology","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}