SCRIPTURE: 1 John 4:7-20

God’s Love Defined

  • Agape – affection or care
  • God is love
  • Love comes from God

Love Demonstrated by God

  • Sent His Son
  • Propitiation = satisfy
  • God loved us first

Love Demonstrated by you

  • Love God
  • Obey God
  • Love others
  • Living in confidence

Love comes by knowing Jesus Christ

  • Accept God’s gift
  • Believe Jesus is God’s Son
  • Confess Jesus as Lord

Take aways

Litmus Test – Is your love for others visible?

Love for God

  • Know and love Him deeper
  • Commit to spend time in prayer and His Word.