Definition Essay Assignment 110

Prepared by Simei Zhou (2020)

Definition Thesis (part 1) Example Biblical Love

Follow this structure: ___________ is a ___________________that _____________________________. (Term) (Category/Perspective) (differentiation-thesis key word) Biblical love is an emotional condition that enhances Christians’ sense of security Biblical love is an emotional condition that protects Christians from fear

• Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. (1 Corinthians 13:4-7 NIV)

• The LORD your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.” (Zephaniah 3:17 NIV)

Biblical love is God’s wisdom that provides guide for Christians to live in a peaceful life.

• But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. (Romans 5:8 NIV)

• Most of all, have a true love for each other. Love covers many sins. (1 Peter 4:8 NIV) Note: please do not copy the “differentiation” from the examples to avoid plagiarism.