Message by Larry Thacker Jr from May 31: The Law of Love

Message by Larry Thacker Jr from May 31: The Law of Love

From Bartimaeus Baptist Temple by Bartimaeus Baptist Temple

June 6, 2026 · 28 min

About this episode

Larry Thacker Jr discusses the law of love as presented in Romans 13:8-14 and its implications for Christian living.

We are continuing our study with Romans 13:8-14. Paul has provided teaching and instruction on everything from the basics of Christian theology to its application in our daily lives, and he is not finished yet. It may seem overwhelming, but in this passage he makes it simple, though in application it is anything but. He wraps it all up this way. Owe nothing to anyone except to love one another; for he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law. For this, “You shall not commit adultery, You shall not murder, You shall not steal, You shall not covet,” and if there is any other commandment, it is summed up in this word, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” Love does not work evil against a neighbor; therefore love is the fulfillment of the Law.Romans 13:8-10 Legacy Standard Bible Jesus Himself said something very similar when he was asked which was the greatest commandment in the law. “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ This is the great and foremost commandment. And the second is like it, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ On these two commandments hang the whole Law and the Prophets.”Matthew…

People in this episode

Guest: Larry Thacker Jr

Topics covered

  • law of love
  • Christian theology
  • application of faith
  • neighborly love
  • sacrifice

Keywords

  • law of love
  • Romans 13
  • Christian theology
  • love your neighbor
  • sacrifice

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Romans 13:8-14, Matthew 22:37-40

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