Dearly Beloved, we are gathered here to witness, celebrate, and take part in something holy.
We are caught in a love story. The Bible describes our relationship with God as a marriage. But what exactly does that mean? Author and pastor Vermon Pierre ushers us into an understanding of that beautiful, life-giving relationship. By tracing this love story throughout the Bible, Pierre shows how the Lord's beloved love for us can better unite us to one another as we experience:
- how to love with words
- how to love with delight
- how to love with presence
- how to love through difficulty
We are living in a time of greater isolation, disunity, and loneliness. As we learn what it means to be Dearly Beloved, that all changes. Through the metaphor of marriage, we learn how we are loved, how to love God, and how to love one another. This timely resource helps us establish a truer fellowship and deeper unity within the church and a more holistic devotion to Jesus.
"This timely and rich book by Vermon Pierre reminds us of the true basis for unity in the church: what Jesus has done for us in making us His bride. If we are wed to Christ, we are already bound to one another in love. This glorious truth enables us to live out a unity that goes beyond sentimentality, trendiness, or common interests. Building from this foundation in the gospel, Pierre fleshes out all kinds of helpful specifics about Christian love—e.g., the importance of delighting in one another, how to take initiative in relationship, what is happening when we take communion together. The love that Pierre calls us toward is deep, beautiful, and compelling. This wonderful book will help everyone who wants to see the church renewed in our day."
—GAVIN ORTLUND
Pastor and author of Finding the Right Hills to Die On
Dearly Beloved: How God's Love For His Church Deepens Our Love For Each Other is in the following collections:
