GOD LOVES YOU

God’s Greatest Characteristic: HIS LOVE

"We know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love." 1 John 4:16

WHY PEOPLE AVOID GOD

FEAR #1: I'm afraid that I'll have to give up my fun

"God richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment." 1 Timothy 6:17

"Jesus came enjoying life." Matthew 11:19

FEAR #2: I'm afraid I'll become a fanatic

"I have come that you might have life and have it to the fullest!" John 10:10b

FEAR #3: That I'll lose my freedom

"If the Son sets you free, you will be really free!" John 8:36

"There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear." 1 John 4:18

HOW MUCH DOES HE LOVE ME?

"I pray that you will grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ." Ephesians 3:17-18

1. GOD'S LOVE IS WIDE ENOUGH TO INCLUDE EVERYBODY

"The Lord is loving toward all He has made." Psalm 145:17

"God so loved the world." John 3:16

2. GOD'S LOVE IS LONG ENOUGH TO LAST FOREVER

"I have loved you with an everlasting love." Jeremiah 31:3b

"God's love will last for all time." Psalm 89:2

3. GOD'S LOVE IS HIGH ENOUGH TO BE EVERYWHERE

"Neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." Romans 8:39

4. GOD'S LOVE IS DEEP ENOUGH TO MEET MY NEEDS

"My only hope is your love; for my problems are too big for me to solve and are piled over my head." Psalm 40:11

"The eternal God is your refuge and underneath you are His everlasting arms." Deuteronomy 33:27a

"God demonstrated how much He really loves us by dying for us." Romans 5:8