Love is the evidence and essence of the Christian Faith. We showcase this love by laying our lives down for others.

Title:The Purpose of Christ's Appearance

1 John 3:4-10

Key Vs.10

Big Idea: Jesus appeared to rescue us. Our lives reveal our Spiritual Identity!

Outline:

Jesus appeared to take away sin (4-6)

Jesus appeared to destroy the work of the Devil (7-8)

Jesus appeared to set apart God’s children (9-10)

In love, God has made us His children. Our lives are to reflect our heavenly birth.

Christ’s anointing teaches us the truth and protects us from deception. We must abide in the truth.

Love for the world destroys us. It separates us from love for God and it traps us in things destined to fade and disappoint.

God commands us to love! Love brings clarity and maturity into our lives.

TO KNOW HIM INVOLVES A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP THAT TRANSFORMS PRACTICAL BEHAVIOR.

1 John 1:5-10.

God is light! Fellowship with Him means pursuing purity and transparency.

Title: Jesus is real

Text: 1 John 1:1-4

Jesus is real! We become joyfully one as we believe and proclaim His reality in our lives.

Text: Jonah 4:1-11 Key Vs: 2

Big Idea:  God is radically gracious! We’re called to share His heart and pursuit.

1. The Offense of Grace (1-4)

2. The Hypocrisy of Hatred (5-11)