THE HALLMARK OF LOVE (9 OF 14)
Scripture: 1 John 3:11-24
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The Hallmark of Love (9 of 14)
Series: 1 John
Robert Dawson
1 John 3:11-24
In college several of us loaded up and went to see Steve Green, a Christian artist, in concert. As I was sitting in the auditorium a kid was walking behind me with a big cup of Coke. You may be wondering how I know that a kid behind me was carrying a big cup of Coke and the answer is simple, because he bumped into someone else behind me and spilled it all down my back.
We are a lot like that cup of coke. In life sometimes we have our bumps and bruises because we run into 'unexpected irritations and knocks' (or we may feel it more accurate to say that they run into us) and when they do - like that cup - whatever has filled us and is inside of us comes out.
1. How we react to life's various trials and difficulties really give us and other people an up close, personal and accurate demonstration of what we are like and who we are at the very depths of our being.
2. How we react to other people, how we treat people - especially those who rub us the wrong way, irritate us and hurt us whether intentional or not intentional serves as a good indicator as to the quality of life that is inside us.
One of the hallmarks of a believer should be love for others, especially other believers. One of the evidences of a changed life is love. Love for others and the people of God contributes to our assurance.
Remember, one of the reasons that John writes is to help Christians know they have eternal life. In this quest to provide ways for them to gain or assurance - or determine eternal life is not active in them - John returns repeatedly to three themes.
1. Truth: Centered in what we know and believe about the person and work of Jesus Christ.
2. Obedience: To the commands of God. A life that demonstrates the righteous character of God.
3. Love: Not simply love for God but for other people --- especially believers. It is in our love of others and our treatment of them that we di ...
Series: 1 John
Robert Dawson
1 John 3:11-24
In college several of us loaded up and went to see Steve Green, a Christian artist, in concert. As I was sitting in the auditorium a kid was walking behind me with a big cup of Coke. You may be wondering how I know that a kid behind me was carrying a big cup of Coke and the answer is simple, because he bumped into someone else behind me and spilled it all down my back.
We are a lot like that cup of coke. In life sometimes we have our bumps and bruises because we run into 'unexpected irritations and knocks' (or we may feel it more accurate to say that they run into us) and when they do - like that cup - whatever has filled us and is inside of us comes out.
1. How we react to life's various trials and difficulties really give us and other people an up close, personal and accurate demonstration of what we are like and who we are at the very depths of our being.
2. How we react to other people, how we treat people - especially those who rub us the wrong way, irritate us and hurt us whether intentional or not intentional serves as a good indicator as to the quality of life that is inside us.
One of the hallmarks of a believer should be love for others, especially other believers. One of the evidences of a changed life is love. Love for others and the people of God contributes to our assurance.
Remember, one of the reasons that John writes is to help Christians know they have eternal life. In this quest to provide ways for them to gain or assurance - or determine eternal life is not active in them - John returns repeatedly to three themes.
1. Truth: Centered in what we know and believe about the person and work of Jesus Christ.
2. Obedience: To the commands of God. A life that demonstrates the righteous character of God.
3. Love: Not simply love for God but for other people --- especially believers. It is in our love of others and our treatment of them that we di ...
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