{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Eagle Community Church of Christ","title":"Love Drew Near – Christmas Message on God's Love","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/c47bf1e3\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1456,"description":"God did not stay distant from a broken world. He entered it.In this Christmas message, John Gunter takes us through Scripture to show that love is not abstract or selective. God’s love is active, consistent, and always draws near. From John 3:16 to Luke 2 and Romans 5, we are reminded that while we were still sinners, Christ came for us. And if He came that far for us, how can we not extend that same love to others?Key Takeaways:Love does not begin with us. It begins with GodReal love is not earned. It is givenJesus came for the broken, the poor, and the overlookedThe church should lead the world in loving others, even when we do not agree📖 Scripture Focus: John 3:16, 1 John 4:9–11, Romans 5:8, Luke 2:1–14, Hebrews 4:15 🎙 Speaker: John Gunter📲 Subscribe and share this message with someone who needs hope and connection this season","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/ztrp-e1kfEhoFNuUnZ4PIfa_NbAaVQGgyohMINXN_F4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzIyMDE1LzE2MjQz/MDM4NjYtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}