The
ultimate basis for our understanding of the covenant community lies in it’s
relationship to the nature of the Triune God himself. The Father loves the Son.
The Son loves the Father. That spirit of love between the Father and the Son is
the Holy Spirit. As covenant people we are to show forth the divine reality
which is love. The new commandment of the New Covenant:

So now I am
giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you
should love each other. Your love for one another will prove to the world that
you are my disciples.

Love is
what binds us all together in perfect harmony. Col.3:14

For God
himself has taught you to love one another. 1Thess.4:9