This is LoveThis is Love

Jesus’ Death and ResurrectionJesus’ Death and Resurrection

I. Love DefinedI. Love Defined

This is real love – by the Apostle of Love I John 4:9-10

● Not that we loved God, but He loved us● Sent His Son as a sacrifice to take away our

sin● So we might have eternal life through Him

This is real love – by the Apostle of Love I John 4:9-10

● Not that we loved God, but He loved us● Sent His Son as a sacrifice to take away our

sin● So we might have eternal life through Him

John 3:16● God loved so much that He gave his only son● Everyone who believes in him will not perish

but have eternal life

John 3:16● God loved so much that He gave his only son● Everyone who believes in him will not perish

but have eternal life

II. Life or Death II. Life or Death

John 3:17-21● Eternal life

▪ No judgment against anyone who believes▪ Romans 8:1 So now there is no

condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus.

● Perish▪ Anyone who does not believe has been

judged▪ Judgment based on rejection of the light

John 3:17-21● Eternal life

▪ No judgment against anyone who believes▪ Romans 8:1 So now there is no

condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus.

● Perish▪ Anyone who does not believe has been

judged▪ Judgment based on rejection of the light

2 Corinthians 4:3-6● People who are perishing – minds are blinded

by Satan – unable to see the light of the Good News

● God has made this light shine in our hearts● “Let there be light in the darkness”

2 Corinthians 4:3-6● People who are perishing – minds are blinded

by Satan – unable to see the light of the Good News

● God has made this light shine in our hearts● “Let there be light in the darkness”

Sin separates people from God and condemns them to eternal torment

Sin separates people from God and condemns them to eternal torment

● Matthew 7▪ V. 13-14 – the kingdom of God or hell

● Matthew 7▪ V. 13-14 – the kingdom of God or hell

▪ V. 21-23 – judgment day▪ V. 21-23 – judgment day

● Matthew 25:31-46 – The final judgment ● Matthew 25:31-46 – The final judgment

● Luke 16:19-31 – The Rich man and Lazarus● Luke 16:19-31 – The Rich man and Lazarus

● Revelation 20:7-15 – The final judgment● Revelation 20:7-15 – The final judgment

● Hebrews 10:31 "It is a terrifying thing to fall into the hands of the living God."

● Hebrews 10:31 "It is a terrifying thing to fall into the hands of the living God."

III. Loved to LifeIII. Loved to Life

1 John 2:2 He himself is the sacrifice that atones for our sins—and not only our sins but the sins of all the world. ● 2 Corinthians 5:19 For God was in Christ,

reconciling the world to himself, no longer counting people’s sins against them. And he gave us this wonderful message of reconciliation. 

1 John 2:2 He himself is the sacrifice that atones for our sins—and not only our sins but the sins of all the world. ● 2 Corinthians 5:19 For God was in Christ,

reconciling the world to himself, no longer counting people’s sins against them. And he gave us this wonderful message of reconciliation. 

Atonement● Make satisfaction for man’s offenses● Satisfies the law and justice of God● Romans 6:23 – the wages of sin is death● 1 Corinthians 15:2-3

▪ This good news saves you▪ Christ died for our sins

Atonement● Make satisfaction for man’s offenses● Satisfies the law and justice of God● Romans 6:23 – the wages of sin is death● 1 Corinthians 15:2-3

▪ This good news saves you▪ Christ died for our sins

● Matthew 26:28 for this is my blood, which confirms the covenant between God and his people. It is poured out as a sacrifice to forgive the sins of many. 

● Matthew 26:28 for this is my blood, which confirms the covenant between God and his people. It is poured out as a sacrifice to forgive the sins of many. 

Song – “This is Love” Song – “This is Love”

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