1 John - Learning to Love: Knowing God's Love
Pastor Phil
August 7th, 2022
Pastor Phil
August 7th, 2022
4:13 By this we know that we abide in him and he in us, because he has given us of his Spirit. 4:14 And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world. 4:15 Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God. 4:16 So we have come to know and to believe the love that God has for us. God is love, and whoever abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him. 4:17 By this is love perfected with us, so that we may have confidence for the day of judgment, because as he is so also are we in this world. 4:18 There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love. 4:19 We love because he first loved us.
1 John 4:13-19
1 John 4:13-19
God is not captive to our definition of love; he is the source of love (John 17:24)
"because you loved me before the foundation of the world."
"because you loved me before the foundation of the world."
How Do we Know God Loves Us
•He SENT his Son to save us (4:14)
4:13 By this we know that we abide in him and he in us, because he has given us of his Spirit. 4:14 And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world. 4:15 Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God.
How we Know God loves Us
•He SENT his Son to save us (4:14)
•He GAVE his Spirit to help us (4:13)
4:13 By this we know that we abide in him and he in us, because he has given us of his Spirit. 4:14 And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world. 4:15 Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God.
John 14:16-17
16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever, 17 even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, for he dwells with you and will be in you.
Romans 8:26
Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words.
4:13 By this we know that we abide in him and he in us, because he has given us of his Spirit. 4:14 And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world. 4:15 Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God.
4:13 By this we know that we abide in him and he in us, because he has given us of his Spirit. 4:14 And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world. 4:15 Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God.
John 14:16-17
16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever, 17 even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, for he dwells with you and will be in you.
Romans 8:26
Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words.
4:13 By this we know that we abide in him and he in us, because he has given us of his Spirit. 4:14 And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world. 4:15 Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God.
How do We Experience God’s Love
•PERCEIVE the truth about the Jesus (4:14)
4:13 By this we know that we abide in him and he in us, because he has given us of his Spirit. 4:14 And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world. 4:15 Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God.
4:13 By this we know that we abide in him and he in us, because he has given us of his Spirit. 4:14 And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world. 4:15 Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God.
How do We Experience God’s Love
•PERCEIVE the truth about the Jesus (4:14)
•PERSONALIZE your faith in Jesus (4:14)
4:13 By this we know that we abide in him and he in us, because he has given us of his Spirit. 4:14 And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world. 4:15 Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God.
4:13 By this we know that we abide in him and he in us, because he has given us of his Spirit. 4:14 And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world. 4:15 Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God.
How do We Experience God’s Love
•PERCEIVE the truth about the Jesus (4:14)
•PERSONALIZE your faith in Jesus (4:14)
•PUBLICALLY DECLARE your life for Jesus (4:15)
4:16 So we have come to know and to believe the love that God has for us. God is love, and whoever abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him. 4:17 By this is love perfected with us, so that we may have confidence for the day of judgment, because as he is so also are we in this world.
4:16 So we have come to know and to believe the love that God has for us. God is love, and whoever abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him. 4:17 By this is love perfected with us, so that we may have confidence for the day of judgment, because as he is so also are we in this world.
How do We Apply God’s Love
4:16 So we have come to know and to believe the love that God has for us. God is love, and whoever abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him. 4:17 By this is love perfected with us, so that we may have confidence for the day of judgment, because as he is so also are we in this world. 66 After this many of his disciples turned back and no longer walked with him. 67 So Jesus said to the twelve, “Do you want to go away as well?” 68 Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life, 69 and we have believed, and have come to know, that you are the Holy One of God (John 6:66-69)
4:16 So we have come to know and to believe the love that God has for us. God is love, and whoever abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him. 4:17 By this is love perfected with us, so that we may have confidence for the day of judgment, because as he is so also are we in this world. 66 After this many of his disciples turned back and no longer walked with him. 67 So Jesus said to the twelve, “Do you want to go away as well?” 68 Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life, 69 and we have believed, and have come to know, that you are the Holy One of God (John 6:66-69)
How do We Apply God’s Love
My CONFIDENCE is not based upon what I’ve done, but what Jesus did (4:17)
4:17 By this is love perfected with us, so that we may have confidence for the day of judgment, because as he is so also are we in this world. 4:18 There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love. 4:19 We love because he first loved us.
4:17 By this is love perfected with us, so that we may have confidence for the day of judgment, because as he is so also are we in this world. 4:18 There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love. 4:19 We love because he first loved us.
How do We Apply God’s Love
My CONFIDENCE is not based upon what I’ve done, but what Jesus did (4:17)
My CONTROL will not alleviate my fear, only God’s love will (4:18)
4:17 By this is love perfected with us, so that we may have confidence for the day of judgment, because as he is so also are we in this world. 4:18 There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love. 4:19 We love because he first loved us.
Controlling people are fearful people.
Paul David Tripp
4:17 By this is love perfected with us, so that we may have confidence for the day of judgment, because as he is so also are we in this world. 4:18 There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love. 4:19 We love because he first loved us.
Controlling people are fearful people.
Paul David Tripp
How do We Apply God’s Love
My CONFIDENCE is not based upon what I’ve done, but what Jesus did (4:17)
My CONTROL will not alleviate my fear, only God’s love will (4:18)
My CARE for others is driven by God’s awesome care for me (4:19)
4:17 By this is love perfected with us, so that we may have confidence for the day of judgment, because as he is so also are we in this world. 4:18 There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love. 4:19 We love because he first loved us. 4:20 If anyone says, “I love God,” and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen cannot love God whom he has not seen. 4:21 And this commandment we have from him: whoever loves God must also love his brother.
When we feel ourselves cold in affection and duty, the best way is to warm ourselves at this fire of his love and mercy in giving himself for us…Christ rules us by a spirit of love…
Richard Sibbes in The Bruised Reed
4:17 By this is love perfected with us, so that we may have confidence for the day of judgment, because as he is so also are we in this world. 4:18 There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love. 4:19 We love because he first loved us. 4:20 If anyone says, “I love God,” and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen cannot love God whom he has not seen. 4:21 And this commandment we have from him: whoever loves God must also love his brother.
When we feel ourselves cold in affection and duty, the best way is to warm ourselves at this fire of his love and mercy in giving himself for us…Christ rules us by a spirit of love…
Richard Sibbes in The Bruised Reed
…but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
Romans 5:8