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Unburdened by Love | 1 John 5:3


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Lord's Day: February 22, 2026  Preacher: Carlos Montijo  Series: First John  Topic: Law & Gospel Distinction  Scripture: 1 John 5:3; 4:10, 19; Ephesians 2:1–16; James 1:17; 2 Timothy 2:15; Romans 7:11–8:2; James 4:1–7; Romans 1:16–17; Matthew 11:25–30; Galatians 5:6; 1 Peter 5:6–7

3For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments; and His commandments are not burdensome. 1 John 5:3

  • Intricate, harmonious connection between love, faith, and obedience—on love visibly manifested and applied
I.  His commandments are not burdensome.
  • Why are God’s commandments not burdensome for believers? Because of God’s love.
II. “Through many dangers, toils, and snares, I have already come…”
  • If the law of God is not burdensome, then why do we still struggle with burdens?
  • Romans 7:12-8:2
III. The source of quarrels and conflicts among you.
  • James 4:1-7
IV. My burden is light.
  • Matthew 11:25-30
  • 1 Peter 5:6-7

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Scripture quotations taken from the (LSB®) Legacy Standard Bible®, Copyright © 2021 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Managed in partnership with Three Sixteen Publishing Inc. LSBible.org and 316publishing.com

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