1 John 4:7–21
1 Corinthians 12:12–27
Romans 12:1–8
Opening Statement
Our relationship as believers goes beyond being just members of a church who attend a weekly service. We are connected, by God, to each other as family.
Love is the thread that connects us to God, each other, and the world around us.
Point 1
Love connects us all.
God loves us all.
God loves me.
I love God.
I love you.
You love me.
I love others (all).
We love others (all).
1 John 4:7–11
Point 2
Love is the perfection of the presence of God in our lives. If/when I love others, I prove that God abides with me.
1 John 4:12–17
Point 3
Fear and hate unravel the thread.
Hate stems from fear.
Fear stems from a lack of trust.
1 John 4:18–21
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