1 John 4:7-21 "God is Love" (2/1/26)

This week's message teaches that everyone who loves is born of God and knows Him, while those who do not love do not know God. God's love was supremely revealed when He sent His Son Jesus Christ as an atoning sacrifice for our sins—not because we loved Him first, but because He loved us first. Believers are therefore commanded to love one another, as this perfect love casts out fear, completes us, and confirms our abiding in God. The sermon highlights the inconsistency of claiming to love God while hating a brother, emphasizing that loving the visible neighbor is essential to loving the unseen God.

Drawing on Scripture, the Holy Spirit's role in producing love as fruit, and practical illustrations, the message calls listeners to heart transformation, obedience, active agape love in daily life, faith in Christ, baptism, and active involvement in the church community. A clear, encouraging Bible teaching ideal for personal reflection or group study on the transformative power of divine love.