Sermon

Reflecting God’s Love: Embracing and Transforming Enemies

January 24, 2009 | Jerram Barrs

Jerram Barrs examines Jesus’ teaching on loving one’s enemies, emphasizing that genuine love reflects God’s love for us. Barrs explains that this love should be active, sacrificial, and extend beyond merely avoiding harm to actively doing good for those who oppose us. He highlights the transformative power of such love in personal relationships and broader society.

Jerram Barrs (MDiv, Covenant Theological Seminary) is the founder and resident scholar of the Francis A. Schaeffer Institute at Covenant Theological Seminary, where he is professor of Christian studies and contemporary culture. He and his wife served on staff with L’Abri Fellowship in England for 18 years. Jerram and his wife, Vicki, have three sons and seven grandchildren.