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“ It Only Makes Sense!”

Explore the profound teachings of 1 John 4:7–5:3 on love, knowledge, obedience, and peace, reflecting on the essence of divine connection. Discover the significance of loving God, knowing Him, and obeying His commands. Unravel the logic of love as a guiding principle in spiritual growth and devotion.

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“ It Only Makes Sense!”

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  1. “ It Only Makes Sense!” 1 John 4:7 – 5:3

  2. Good luck in trying to find our service center number!

  3. “But our coffin is lined with silk. His coffin is lined with synthetic material…”

  4. Recently in New York City there was a record number of people bitten by rats (total of 229). This however is nothing in view of the fact that 892 people…

  5. Purpose: to hammer down this principle – the logic of love

  6. I We Will be BORN of God (v 7) A. God Must be Our Father

  7. If we love God, we WILL truly make Him our Father…

  8. I We Will be BORN of God (v 7) A. God Must be Our Father B. Must be Born Again

  9. IIWe Will KNOW God (v 9) A. Knowing God is Essential to Salvation

  10. Psalm 27:1 God is our “light and salvation”

  11. Colossians 3:10 “…renewed in knowledge according to the image of the One who created us.”

  12. IIWe Will KNOW God (v 9) A. Knowing God is Essential to Salvation B. Loving God is Essential to Salvation

  13. IIIWe Will Love the BRETHREN (v 11) A. God Loves the Brethren B. Love of the Brethren Reflects God’s Spirit

  14. Failure to love the brethren is just contrary to the Spirit of God Rather than manifesting the fruit of the Spirit it shows the deeds of the flesh…

  15. IVWe Will Have HOLY PEACE (v 18) A. Fear Distresses Our Souls

  16. Romans 5:1 “Therefore, having been justified by faith we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.”

  17. IVWe Will Have HOLY PEACE (v 18) A. Fear Distresses Our Souls B. Faith and Love are Indispen- sible Companions

  18. VWe Will Joyfully OBEY (5:3) A. Evidence of True Love

  19. Want to really prove your love and devotion to the Lord? We then will do what the Father ask us to do!

  20. VWe Will Joyfully OBEY (5:3) A. Evidence of True Love B. His Commands Are Not Burdensome

  21. “You can buy a man’s time; you can buy his physical presence at a given place; you can even buy a measured number of his/her skillful muscular…” Clarence Francis

  22. Conclusion and Summary: …Jesus did everything necessary to merit our love/devotion. He has more than earned it. The question is, are we willing to give Him our love in return? The Logic of Love says – IT ONLY MAKES SENSE!

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