1 John 3:11, 16-18; 4:7-12

“Love One Another”

Introduction:

I. The Contrast between Love & Hate (3:11-15)

A. The Command to Love (3:11)

B. The Consummate Hater: Cain (Satan) (3:12-15)

II. The Character of Love (3:16-18) (4:7-12)

A. The Consummate Lover: God the Son (Sacrifice) (3:16)

B. The Consummate Lover: God the Father (Sent) (4:9-10)

C. The Continuance of God’s Love -- through Us (4:11-12)

1. Sacrificial Love

2. Unconditional (agape) Love

3. Durable Love