Airdrie Baptist Church

Beholding the Love of God


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The sermon centers on the transformative power of truly knowing God's love as the solution to spiritual struggles like anger, anxiety, and despair, arguing that these issues stem not from external circumstances but from a distorted view of God rooted in unbelief. Drawing from 1 John 3 and other Scripture, it emphasizes that God's love is not contingent on human worth or performance but is revealed supremely in the cross, where Christ's sacrifice demonstrates an unchanging, self-sacrificing affection that transcends sin and suffering. The message calls believers to abandon idolatrous mental images of God—shaped by fear, doubt, or self-centeredness—and instead behold God as He truly is: a loving, benevolent, and sovereign Father whose character is the foundation of peace, hope, and purpose. By renewing the mind through Scripture and meditating on God's love, individuals are empowered to overcome fear, find contentment, and live with boldness, joy, and service, because the love of God, when known, compels worship, evangelism, and a life surrendered to His will.
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Airdrie Baptist ChurchBy Jeffrey J Friesen