August 7, 2022 . . .

I Peter 1:22-25 gives us some answers to four questions about our faith that you may not have considered. Those questions:  1. When were we able to love? 2. Who are we to love? 3. How are we to love? 4. Why are we to love?

In this sermon, I will discuss the answers to these questions. 1. When:The first part of Verse 22 tells us that as Born-Again Christians we have purified our souls by obeying the truth through the Holy Spirit unto unfeigned love genuine and sincere. Satan, knowing that Jesus is the Son of God, tries to disrupt our obedience to God. Satan would rather that we not love one another. 2. Who: We are not only called to sincerely love our fellow Christians everywhere, but also to love all of God’s people to show the love of Christ. It’s a command, not a suggestion, and is the standard for all Christians. 3. How: We are called to love fervently with a pure heart, as far and strong as we can. We are to forgive and keep forgiving even when it is hard. We need to love like Jesus loved. 4. Why: Being born again, we have a new nature that is incorruptible. It does not wither like grass nor fall away like a flower, but endures forever just as God’s love endures forever. This is what the gospel teaches us about love. How is your love life?  Is yours a love that lasts?

NOTE: During this sermon, I refer to the following scriptures. You may want to read them.

II Corinthians 5:21,  Galatians 1:3-4, John 5:42, Romans 5:1-5, John 14:6, John 17:17, James 2:19, Titus 3:5, I John 4:13, Romans 12:9-10, John 13:34-35, Revelations 2:1-2 & 4-5, I Peter 4:8