The Bible tells us that while Christ is not physically on earth, he makes his Spirit visible in the world through believers who exercise sacrificial love and hospitality, and through the preaching of the gospel and the administration of the sacraments.

"Instead of standing firm in love, many Christians have been duped by the world’s definition of love, which proclaims self rather than sacrifice." This article looks at the love of God, the goodwill of God, and sacrificial love.