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Wonderful Love of Jesus. 1 John 4:7-21. The abiding l ove of Jesus. His love was (is) often misunderstood. His words are still true (truth) today. How did Jesus love?. He wept for lost souls He showed compassion He reprimanded disciples He promised them a “kingdom”
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Wonderful Love of Jesus 1 John 4:7-21
The abiding love of Jesus • His love was (is) often misunderstood. • His words are still true (truth) today.
How did Jesus love? • He wept for lost souls • He showed compassion • He reprimanded disciples • He promised them a “kingdom” • He was with them “always” • He united Lazarus with his sisters • He gave His life for friends
How does Jesus love? • Sympathetically– Heb 4:15 • Mercifully, faithfully – Heb 2:16-17 • Compassionately, humbly – Heb 5:1-5 • Genuinely– John 10:11-13 • Actively– Luke 10:30-37; 9:1-6
How does Jesus love? • Personally – Matt 10:29-30; Psa 40:17 • Impartially– John 6:51; 8:12; Mark 16:15; 1 John 2:2; Acts 10:34-35 • Selflessly– Isa 53:4-5; Phil 2:4-8; Rom 15:2-3 • Permanently– Luke 15:20; Rom 8:38-39
Salvation From Sin: Eternal Life • Believe the good news about Jesus Christ John 8:24; 20:30-31; Rom 1:16; 10:10 • Repent or turn from your sins Luke 24:46-47; Acts 2:38; 3:19; 17:30-31 • Confess your faith in Christ Matt 10:32-33; Rom 10:9-10 • Be immersed in water Matt 28:19; Mk 16:16; Acts 2:38; Rom 6:3-4; 1 Pet 3:21 • Live in obedient faith 1 Peter 1:14; Rev 2:10