Transforming Love
Christ Proclamation Church
Sunday, 5/16/2021
1 John 4:7-12
Sermon Theme: The Father's initiating love through the gospel compels the people of God to joyfully respond in love to God and for one another, as they are being perfected in love until He returns in glory!
I. INITIATED BY GOD - (1 John 4:7-10)
A. The Command to Love - (v. 7a)
B. The Source of Love - (vv. 7b-8)
C. The Labor of Love - (vv. 9-10)
II. COMPELS GOD'S PEOPLE - (1 John 4:11)
A. Reality: God Loved Us - (v. 11a)
B. Response: We Love Others - (v. 11b)
III. PERFECTED IN GOD'S PEOPLE - (1 John 4:12)
A. The Proof Love Supplies - (v. 12a)
B. The Fruit of Love Perfected - (v. 12b)