IS LOVE REALLY ALL YOU NEED?

1 JOHN 4

Pastor Rick Jackson

 

Contrary to a popular song in 1967 - love is NOT all you need.

 

I. WE NEED TO TRY THE SPIRITS

1. By the Incarnation of Christ [v. 1-3, 2 Jn. 7, 9]

-For many deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist.

- Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son.

2. By the Indwelling Holy Spirit [v. 4]

3. By the Inspired Word [v. 5-6, 2 Jn. 9-10]

Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son. If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed:

 

II. WE NEED TO LOVE LIKE GOD

1. The Matter of God’s Love [v. 7-8]

2. The Manifestation of God’s Love [v. 9]

3. The Marvelousness of God’s Love [v. 10]

 

III. WE NEED TO BE GODLY

1. The Needed Indwelling [v. 11-15]

2. The Natural Assurance [v. 16-18]

3. The Necessary Commandment [v. 19-21]