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Love, How to Reflect Christ
We are icons of ChristWebster 1828: An icon is an image or representation1 Cor 15:49; 15:39-57What does it mean to put on the imperishable? To put on immortality?Are the things which we focus on in our life perishable or imperishable?2 Cor 3:18; 3:1-183:11 the imperishable is the ministry of the Spirit, not of deathThe fruit of the Spirit Gal 5:22-23 love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-controlOne written on stones, one on hearts. Difference between them?Why is it important for us to be icons?What sense do we rely on most?Actions speak louder than words; James 2:14-24Our actions reflect our beliefs, Rick’s example of Elijah and the altarDo you believe is not a yes or no question; actions show if do, or do notAre you ready to be insurrectionists and disruptors for the Spirit?You must be willing to act and to leave your comfort zoneEveryone pick a new seat in middle that they have never sat inWhat does Christ look like?Long haired, blue eyed, white guy?Why are there no portraits of Him?How can we look more like Him if we don’t know what He looks like?What is Christ?Christ is the Word made flesh (John 1:1-5; 14-18)Christ is full of graceGrace: Greek: A favor done without expectation of return; the absolutely free expression of the loving kindness of God to men finding its only motive in the bounty and benevolence of the Giver; unearned and unmerited favor.Christ freely expressed the loving kindness of God with His only motive being in the bounty and goodwill of God, showing us unearned and unmerited favor.Christ is full of truthTruth: Greek: love of truth, both in words and conduct, meaning sincerity, veracity, with a sincere mind, with sincerity of heart, not merely with external ritesVeracity: Webster 1828: Habitual observance of truth, or habitual truthChrist loved truth and habitually observed truth both in words and actions with a sincere mind and a sincere heartChrist has explained the Father; How so?In His words; Christ is the word and the Law and the prophets is summed up in 2 commandments (Mat 22:34-40)In His actionsChrist is the way, the truth, and the life (John 14:4-7; 8-17)If we know Christ, we know the FatherIf you love Christ, you will follow His commandments; if you follow His commandments, you will love the Lord and love your neighbor; if you love the Lord and love your neighbor, you know Christ; if you know Christ, you know the Father.The way is love, the truth is love, the life is loveWhat is Love?Greek: Affectionate regard, goodwill, benevolence. With reference to God’s love, it is God’s willful direction toward man. It involves God doing what He knows is best for man and not necessarily what man desires. Webster 1828: In short, we love what gives us pleasure and delight.Bible defines love 1 Cor 13:4-7What love isWhat love is notWhat love doesJesus tells us about the greatest love we can have John 15:13John 15:9-13