Love One Another

by John Rogers

Publisher:

Digital Puritan Press

, 2023

Overview

God defines himself in Scripture as the very embodiment of love (1 John 4:16). As his children, he commands us to imitate him by loving one another deeply and authentically—a command that is second only to love for God and belief in his Son Jesus Christ. In Love One Another, John Rogers delivers the definitive playbook for Christians who want to love in this manner. Armed with Scripture and a keen intellect, he begins by discriminating between genuine and counterfeit marks of love, then diagnoses common spiritual ailments that manifest as a lack of love within us. Pastor Rogers then concludes by illustrating how Christians can show the love of Christ to their enemies, unbelievers outside the church, the poor, and finally to fellow believers.

John Rogers (c.1570–1636) was a Puritan pastor who ministered in Essex, England. His dynamic preaching of God’s Word brought many to faith in Christ while simultaneously strengthening the faith of many more—but also drew the ire of his superiors in the Church of England.

Originally published in 1629, this timeless text has been meticulously edited to benefit a new generation of Christian readers. Archaic language has been gently modernized, and helpful footnotes have been added to aid the reader. It includes a biographical preface, Scripture index, and review questions designed to facilitate group discussion or personal reflection.

Key Features

• Delivers a definitive playbook for Christians to love one another deeply and authentically
• Discriminates between genuine and counterfeit love
• Illustrates how Christians can show the love of Christ to enemies, unbelievers, the poor, and fellow believers

Contents

• Foreword
• Biographical Preface
• Author’s Preface
• 1. Introduction
• 2. Of love for God
• 3. Of love for our neighbor: and first, what it is
• 4. Of the notes by which love to our neighbor may be known
• 5. Causes of the lack of love for our neighbor
• 6. Six properties of true love
• 7. Of love for our enemies
• 8. Of love for all men
• 9. Of love to the saints
• 10. Of relieving the poor
• 11. Of the poor’s duties
• 12. How true Christians should love each other
• Scripture Index

Product Details

• Title: Love One Another
• Author: John Rogers
• Publisher: Digital Puritan Press
• Print Publication Date: 2023
• Logos Release Date: 2025
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
• Subjects: Love › Religious aspects--Christianity; Christian living › Family & Relationships
• ISBN: 9798851734304
• Resource ID: LLS:LOVEONEANOTHER
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2025-09-09T18:15:45Z

About John Rogers

“Roaring John” Rogers (c.1570–1636) was a Puritan pastor who ministered in Essex, England. His dynamic preaching of God’s Word brought many to faith in Christ while simultaneously strengthening the faith of many more—but also drew the ire of his superiors in the Church of England.