Highest level of relationships

Dr Tennent states that “Choice is integrally related to love, which is why love operates at the highest level of relationships” (p.16). What does this mean?

What is the difference between positive innocence and true holiness and obedience according to the reading? Be specific. Why does it matter? To achieve the higher goal of real and freely chosen loving and holy relationships with people, Dr Tennent states that God chose to enter a “long and arduous” process of leading us to salvation and sanctification. How does this idea help you personally and as a social worker? Through Adam’s choice, we have all been infected by the virus of sin and have been born into “the fellowship and communion of the rebellion” – separated from God’s love and holiness. Describe what the idea of redemption means in light of this situation.