FOP/BSS/002 THE FORCE OF LOVE

TOPIC: THE FORCE OF LOVE

TEXT: JOHN 3:10-18

MEMORY VERSE: I JOHN 4:8

INTRODUCTION

Love is true affection for God and man growing out of God's love (Agape) for us and in us. Love is more than just feelings, it is the fulfilment of God’s law. Love is about the most important thing that God want every believer to learn about, because it is in loving that we are most like Him. Love is the key issue in determining whether or not we are Christians, who have really encountered God who Himself is love (1John 4:8)

EVALUATIONS

1. Nature of God's Love

(Here, we try to see a vivid description, character or features of God’s unchanging love)

a] Rom 12:9

b) Gal 5:13

c)1John 4:17

d)Lam 3:22, John 13:1

e)1Cor 13:4-8

2. Love as the fundamental of Christlikeness

(This evaluation conveys to our mind the truth that walking in God’s love is what makes us like Christ)

a)1Cor 13:1-3, 13

b)1John 4:7-8, 3:14

c)Mk 12:29-31

d)Col 3:14

3. Practical expressions of Love

(Some ways through which we can demonstrate God’s love are highlighted here)

a) 1John 3:17-18

b) Acts 4:32

c)1Jn 4:20

CONCLUSION

The word of God tells us that we are to make the Love of God (Agape) our greatest quest in life (I Cor 14:1). Love is the greatest Christian virtue and the bond of perfection that unifies all other virtues. Out of love other Christian virtues flow easily. Therefore, make the Love of God your priority today.

ECHOES OF LIFE

* Love is the secret of lasting heritage and impact

* To live in the spirit is to live in love

Recommended Books

* Love the way to Victory (Kenneth E. Hagin)

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