Two truths to take home from what Jesus said:
2. This is the ONLY proof to the world that we follow Jesus.
What Jesus doesn’t say…
- If you read through the bible…
- If you go to church…
- If you get baptized…
- If you put money in the offering…
- If you wear the right kind of clothes…
- If you take communion…
What Jesus does say…
- If you love one another, everyone will know…
- It is all about relationships. Do you have relationships with other Christians in the body of Christ?
- Are you just showing up on Sunday and singing and listening or are you loving people?
The result: EVERYONE WILL KNOW
- Enjoyed the favor of all the people (outside church in the community)
- The church grew DAILY because people wanted to be a part of something like that.
- No matter what people believed about Jesus, there was no doubt who His disciples were because they exhibited love like no one else.