Valley Bible Baptist Church - Espanola, NM
Biblical Love- Text: 1 John 3:10–16-Pastor McMath
Pastor McMath Biblical Love Text: 1 John 3:10–16 Preached at Valley Bible Baptist Church Introduction Ephesians teaches that we are sealed at salvation and that our lives should reflect that by how we love others. Related verses: 1 John 2:29; 4:7 Our new nature has a desire to please God. Chastening and discipline are signs of true salvation. Those born of God have the Spirit of Truth. Loving the brethren is a clear sign of God's love in us. God's Spirit transforms the life of His children. “God is able to love through you in a way that you cannot love on your own.” The world needs to see love in action. 1. The Admonition from God to Love 1 John 3:10–11, 23 If God commands us to love, He will also empower us to do it. Christ’s love separates us from mere religion. John 15:12 – Christ is the greatest example of love. 1 John 4:7 – Love is of God. 2. The Application (Attitude) of Love 1 John 3:12 A negative example is seen in Cain. (See Genesis 4 for context.) Cain’s envy led to hatred. 1 John 3:13 – Envy leads to hatred. Hatred is equated with murder. 1 John 3:15 Bitterness goes against the nature of God. Ephesians 4:22–32 “Grieve not the Holy Spirit of God”—grief comes from a place of love.1 John 3:14 3. The Action of Love 1 John 3:18 a. Love’s Sacrifice 1 John 3:16 b. Love’s Compassion 1 John 3:17 Romans 12 4. The Assurance of Love 1 John 3:19–20 Matthew 18 – We must forgive as the Lord has forgiven us. Assurance in Prayer 1 John 3:24 Biblical love is not just an emotion; it is an action that reveals Christ in us to a world that desperately needs Him. Do others see Jesus in you?
