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A study of the Nicene Creed: And I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and Giver of life; who proceeds from the Father and the Son; who with the Father and the Son together is worshipped and glorified: who spoke by the prophets. An I believe in one holy apostolic church...

This sermon explores the theological reality of God's personal presence and the nature of divine love, arguing that both are best understood through God's actions rather than abstract emotions. It addresses the role of the Holy Spirit in both the Old and New Testaments, correcting the misconception that the Spirit was absent before Pentecost by highlighting the Spirit's work in conviction and revelation throughout history. The discussion centers on John 3:16, interpreting the phrase "God so loved the world" as a description of the manner in which God demonstrated love through the sacrifice of His Son, rather than a quantifiable measure of intensity. By examining the contrast between Jacob and Esau, the sermon illustrates that God's love is evidenced by provision and covenant faithfulness, while His hatred is defined by the withholding of specific covenant promises rather than by emotional hostility. Ultimately, the message calls believers to emulate this active, sacrificial love in their relationships, recognizing that true love is demonstrated through committed service and the pursuit of the best interests of others.