... While the Principle
of Redemptive Withdrawal is focused on the abandonment Jesus experienced
as he experienced the Father's judgment on the sin
of the world, it is nevertheless grounded in the truth that the cross is the definitive
expression of the self - giving, mutual indwelling
agape -
love that defines the triune God throughout eternity (p. 778).
Agape takes many forms in history, and although we can not infallibly judge any human action or intention as the expression of agape, the Gospel love of neighbour and concern for the neighbour is surely present
Agape takes many forms in history, and although we can not infallibly judge any human action or intention
as the
expression of agape, the Gospel love of neighbour and concern for the neighbour is surely present
agape, the Gospel
love of neighbour and concern for the neighbour is surely present here.