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  The Sacrifice Of Love

  Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000 (message contributor)

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  Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

  Denomination: Independent/Bible

Summary: THE SACRIFICE OF LOVE PROVES A RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD (4:7 - 5:3) 1.

THE SACRIFICE OF LOVE PROVES A RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD (4:7 - 5:3)

1. Two Arguments for Loving the Brethren (4:7-12)

a. Based on God's Eternal Nature (:7-8) -- Love is Consistent with His Nature

1) Positively (:7)

2) Negatively (:8)

b. Based on God's Historical Gift (:9-12) -- Love is Consistent with His Example

1) The Manifestation of God's Love = the Sending of His Son

2) Our Response to God's Example (:11)

3) Our Assurance of a relationship with God (:12)