Theme: Pursuing the Love of God
Key Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13
Scriptural References:
Philippians 3:12-16
Ephesians 1-6
Revelation 2:1-4
Hebrews 5:6
Philemon 1:6
John 13:35
1 John 3:14
Romans 5:5
Ezekiel 37
Galatians 5:22-23
Psalm 34:12-17
Key Points:
Constantly access your walk with God.
Do not be complacent in your walk with God.
Complacent: feeling of satisfaction, know-it-all attitude.
Strive for the faith that was delivered to us.
Perfection means maturity.
Maturity gives us the capacity for more.
Strive for growth.
Love is the greatest expression of the matured Christian.
Walk with the awareness that you are in Christ.
We must choose our reality.
Which of the scriptures are you fulfilling?
We must live by the scriptures.
The Type of Love:
The Human Love
Eros
Filo
Sturge
The God Kind of Love
Agape: unconditional, from God to man
Characteristics of the God Kind of Love:
It is not dependent on flesh.
It is the fruit of the recreated spirit.
1 Corinthians 13:4-7, Galatians 5:22-23
Benefits of the God Kind of Love:
Healing
The presence of God
Answered prayers
Prayer:
Father, help us to love one another just as Your Word has taught us.