"Characteristics of a Convert: Biblical Evidence of a True Conversion"

Morning Worship

Message 5:  "Love for God and One Another"
1st John 4:7-21

Song of Solomon 2:4; Romans 5:5; Ezekiel 11:19-20; John 13:34-35; Matthew 22:37-40

1.  The Love of God is an Exclusive Love.    vv.7-8
      a.  Love is the possession of God.  "love is of God"
      b.  Love is the personality of God.  "God is love"
           1st Corinthians 13:4-8

2.  The Love of God is an Expressive Love.    vv.9-10
      a.  It is a particular expression.
      b.  It is a purposeful expression.
      c.  It is a propitious expression.

3.  The Love of God is an Extension Love.    vv.11-19
      a.  The love of God eliminates our distance.
      b.  The love of God overcomes our differences.  v.11
      c.  The love of God secures our destiny.  v.17

4.  The Love of God is an Embracive Love.    vv.20-21
      a.  The love of God is a vertical and a horizontal mandate.
      b.  The love of God is a vertical and a horizontal miracle.
           1st Peter 1:8; 4:8