Matthew 22:36-40, 23:23, John 13:34-35

In this series we’re attempting to answer the question: What must a person BELIEVE in order to be a FAITHFUL follower of Jesus?

What I BELIEVE will eventually show up in what I DO.

“The angel said to them, Do not be afraid. I bring you GOOD news that will cause great JOY for ALL people.” - Luke 2:10

Matthew 22:36-40 (pg. 1,535)

v.36: “Teacher, which is the GREATEST commandment in the Law?”

v.37: “LOVE the Lord your God with all your HEART, with all your SOUL and with all your MIND. This is the FIRST and GREATEST commandment.”

v.39: “AND, the SECOND is LIKE it. Jesus said, Love your NEIGHBOR as YOURSELF.”

v.40: “ALL the Law and all the Prophets HANG on these two commandments.”

Love GOD. Love your NEIGHBOR. You do, what LOVE requires of you.

“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have LOVED YOU, so you must LOVE ONE ANOTHER. By this all people will know that you are my followers if you love one another.” - John 13:34-35

Third Core Belief: Jesus New Covenant Command is our foundational ETHIC.

The New Testament is not filled with a bunch of RULES.

The New Testament is filled with one rule, and dozens of APPLICATIONS.

The Apostle Paul applied Jesus’ one New Covenant command to every area of LIFE.