love story

1/22/19

Category: JESUS, Scripture

one should read the BIBLE as a mystery novel: a story of prideful irony (sin) and ironic pride (salvation)

one should peruse its pages for the character development of villain and hero

one should be prepared to personally invest into the proverbial love story that takes place between author and reader

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Sterling Merritt
Sterling Merritt
6 years ago

This is such a profound way to read His love story! Going to scripture with this foundational mindset has already opened my mind to receiving more of His mysteries that He’s been craving to reveal to me… to the world!

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Chester Delagneau
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Chester Delagneau
5 years ago
Reply to  Sterling Merritt

Thanks Sterling!! And what a love story it is.

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