I John 3:11-18: Loving Others

I) Love one others (especially fellow Christians).

A) John learned this command from ___________.


B) The _______ Testament taught it too.


II) What the lack of love looks like.

A) __________ is an example of what happens when love is lacking.

1) Cain was on _______________ team.


2) The ________________ actions of Abel were repulsive to Cain.


B) Application: Don’t be surprised if people _______ you because of your faith.

1) Sometimes this anger may be ________.


2) It is often a ____________ pressure to keep our Christian worldview to ourselves.

C) Warning: Hatred and bitterness towards others is a sign that we are _______________ to love.

Who do you wish were not a part of your life?


III) What true love is.

A) ___________ is the ultimate example of love.

1) No one was __________ more than Jesus.


2) Jesus ______________ died for those that did not deserve it.


B) Christians must ______________ Christ’s example and lay down their lives for other believers.

1) This love is words and ____________.


2) It requires ________________ actions.


3) It is __________________ by the Holy Spirit.


C) Ask God to reveal those you hate and those who are in need.


Lord, who around me is in need?



Lord, who do I hate? Please change my heart towards them.

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