Perfect Love
November 26, 2023 Preacher: Joel Valenciano Series: Becoming in Christ
Scripture: 1 John 4:12–21
MESSAGE: Becoming in Christ Series #12 ~ “Perfect Love”
SCRIPTURE: 1 John 4: 12-21
SERMON OUTLINE:
Main Idea: The presence of perfect love makes God known, proves we abide in God, & casts out fear.
I. Perfect Love Makes God Known (4:12-16)
A. Shows we Abide in God (4:12, 13, 15, 16)
B. Shows the Presence of the Holy Spirit (4:13)
1. By Confessing the True Jesus (4:14-15)
2. By Knowing and Believing the Father's Love for us (4:16)
II. Perfect Love Casts out Fear (4:17-18)
A. Casts out Fear of Judgment
B. Gives us Confidence
III. Perfect Love Passes the Love Test (4:19-21)
GROUP INTERACTION QUESTIONS:
1) Can anyone see God? (1 John 4:12)? Since Jesus is physically here on earth, how are people to
get to know God’s love? What does it mean that God’s love is ‘made perfect’ (NASB) or ‘completed’
(NIV) in us?
2) John says that “perfect love casts out fear” (1 John 4:18). How does abiding in the love of God give
us confidence to face the day of judgment? How does it reassure us for the future?
3) What does fear reveal about our relationship to God? What fear will you ask God to help you
overcome?
4) Why does John combine loving God with loving your neighbor (4:21)? Who is someone that is
difficult to get along with that you need God to help you love?
5) What specific steps will you take this week to demonstrate your love for another believer?
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