Becoming One: Week 1: Covenant Love in a Contract World
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Becoming One: Week 1: Covenant Love in a Contract World
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We all long for deep connection where we can be known without performing and loved without fear. Biblical submission, as described in Ephesians 5:21, means voluntarily ordering ourselves out of reverence for Christ, not fear of people. The difference between contracts and covenants is crucial - contracts say 'I'll give as long as you give,' while covenants say 'I give because I have already been given to.' Grace must come before commands because God's empowering presence enables us to fulfill His instructions. Love is learned through walking in Christ's example, not something we fall into. This cruciform love applies to all relationships - marriage, singleness, friendships, and community - where we practice self-giving love because we are already loved by God.
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Discussion Guide: https://chapinccc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Becoming-One_-Week-1_-Covenant-Love-in-a-Contract-World-Discussion-Guide.pdf
5-Day Devotional: https://chapinccc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Becoming-One_-Week-1_-Covenant-Love-in-a-Contract-World.pdf