THEME: I Am Fifth
Series: Branded!
TITLE: A New Kind of Love
Scripture: I John 2: 7-11
“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” John 13:34-35
I. LOVE AS AN OLD COMMANDMENT
From last week:
1. Becoming a follower of Christ produces a desire to obey…There is a (submissive will).
“Real knowledge is not knowing something; it is knowing Someone, a Person.
2. Becoming a follower of Christ produces an ability to love…There is a (Caring Heart)
Turn to Romans 13:8-10 (p.948)
II. LOVE AS A NEW COMMANDMENT
Love is an (active term). It is the exact opposite of (indifference).
Love should be a (way of life). Love’s presence is a sure indicator of (transformation), salvation, and the desire to live a (holy life).
The false teachers of that day relied on (intellect) by claiming a higher knowledge only for the enlightened people. But the Christians, who were mostly working class or slaves, demonstrated more love that the so-called enlightened ones. AND (that is the way it should be!).
To obey is (risky) love.
NEXT WEEK: Series: Branded! (I John)
Sermon: Resisting the Pull- I John 2: 12-17
