God’s Love & OursThird in the series, “Called to Belong to Jesus”

Series Key Verse: “I am not ashamed of the gospel; it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who has faith.”

Rom. 1:16 NRSV

This week’s text: Romans 5:1-8

Reminder #1: “God is Love” (1 Jn. 4:8, 16)

“But You, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God , slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness.”

Ps 86:15 NIV 2011

“See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God ! And that is what we are!” 1 John 3:1

Reminder #2 God demonstrated His love for us through Jesus

“But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Rom 5:8

“This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down His life for us.” 1 John 3:16

Reminder #3: God pours out His love through the Holy Spirit

“God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.” Rom 5:5

“The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness

and self-control.” Gal 5:22-23

Conclusion: It’s our job to show love

“By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” John 13:35

“Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.” 1 John 3:18