Living a Full Life - Message 10 - Full Knowledge - 1 John 4:7-16
Outline
By this we know that we abide in Him…
I. Love Originated with God – vs. 7-8 A. God’s Nature B. Love Must Be a Habitual Practice, a Way of Life C. Knowledge – Relational vs. Informational
II. Love was Manifested through Christ – vs. 9-11 A. Only Begotten – “One of a Kind”, Unique – John 17:3; 2 Cor 8:9 B. God Sent His Son to Die – John 3:14-16; 2 Cor 5:21; Eph 5:1-2 C. God Loved Us before We Loved Him – Rom 5:8; 8:29-30, 38-39
III. Love is Perfected by the Spirit – vs. 12-13 A. We Cannot See God – John 1:18; 6:46; 1 Tim 1:17 B. We Cannot See Christ – John 20:29; 1 Peter 1:7-8; John 17:20 C. We Cannot See the Spirit – John 3:8 D. We Can See Evidence and Know God – Rom 1:20; 1 John 3:24; Heb 11:1
IV. Love is Demonstrated through the Church – vs. 14-16 A. What We Have Seen (vs. 14) B. What We Confess (vs. 15) C. What We Know and Believe (vs. 16) D. What the World Sees – John 13:35; 2 Cor 5:18-20
If Obedience to God’s Word and Belief in Sound Doctrine do not result in Love for God and Others, then we do not really Know or Believe the Truth!
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Phillip was called to new life in Christ at age 9, called to preach at age 14, and ordained to the gospel ministry at age 20. He graduated from The Criswell College (Dallas, Texas) in 1993 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biblical Studies with a major in Evangelism. He...
