Session 8: Loving Jesus By Loving One Another

Session 8: Loving Jesus By Loving One Another

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The foundational premise in this teaching series is that God loves us with the same intensity that God loves God (Jn. 15:9; 17:23). This quality of love is foundational to life in God’s kingdom.

“As the Father loved Me, I also have loved you; abide in My love.” (Jn. 15:9)

The love in God’s heart has at least 5 expressions that are deeply interrelated.

1. God’s love for God: Each person in the Trinity intensely loves the others with all their heart.
2. God’s love for His people: He loves His people with all of His heart, mind, and strength.
3. Our love for God: God’s very own love is imparted to His people by the Spirit (Jn. 17:26).
4. Our love for ourselves: We love ourselves in God’s love and for God’s sake.
5. Our love for others: We love others in the overflow of experiencing God’s love (1 Jn. 4:19).