MESSAGE: “Becoming in Christ Series #8 – Lovers and Haters”
SCRIPTURE: I Jn 3: 10 - 18
SERMON OUTLINE:

Main Idea: John shows us the importance of love, what love is not, and what love is. 

I. The Importance of Love (3:10, 11, 14)
A. Brings Assurance (3:10, 14)
B. Our calling (3:11)

II. The Intruders of Love (3:12-15)
A. Don't Follow Cains Example (3:12)
B. Dont Follow the World (3:13)
C. The Antithesis of Love (3:15)

III. The Ideal of Love (3:16-18)
A. Follow Jesus' Example (3:16)
B. Love Opens the Heart (3:17)
C. Love Meets Needs (3:17-18)

GROUP INTERACTION QUESTIONS:
 
1. Per Danny Akin: Why is brotherly love important for Christians to express to one another
(see 1 John 3:10, 11, 14)?
Discuss some of the following important biblical passages on love: John 13:34; 15:12; 15:17;
Romans 12:10; Romans 13:8; Galatians 5:13; Ephesians 4:1-2. 1 Thessalonians 3:12; 4:9;
Hebrews 10:24; 1 Peter 1:22. 1 Peter 4:8).
2. Per Danny Akin: In what sense are murder and hatred the same thing? How are they similar
and different before God? (See Matthew 5:21-22; Galatians 5:19-21).
3. Per Danny Akin: How does Jesus’ example show us how to love? Why do you think John is
concerned with showing love through “this world’s goods” rather than just with spiritual
support, encouragement, etc.? (1 John 3:17; 1 John; James 2:14-17).
4. A personal challenge for you individually: Which specific brothers and sisters in Christ at CBF
is God calling you to love? What are their needs? In what ways can you serve them this week?