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Men fear the unknown n God’s love brings relief from this fearful life. (1 Jn 4:18)

Men fear the unknown n God’s love brings relief from this fearful life. (1 Jn 4:18) n What about death? God’s love provides an answer. (Heb 2:14-15)

Men fear the unknown n God’s love brings relief from this fearful life. (1 Jn 4:18) n What about death? God’s love provides an answer. (Heb 2:14-15) n Why do men not run from God’s love?

Men fear the unknown n God’s love brings relief from this fearful life. (1 Jn 4:18) n What about death? God’s love provides an answer. (Heb 2:14-15) n Why do men not run from God’s love? –It is because of their fear.

Men fear the unknown n God’s love brings relief from this fearful life. (1 Jn 4:18) n What about death? God’s love provides an answer. (Heb 2:14-15) n Why do men not run from God’s love? –It is because of their fear. –They do not know God and are afraid.

Men fear the unknown n God’s love brings relief from this fearful life. (1 Jn 4:18) n What about death? God’s love provides an answer. (Heb 2:14-15) n Why do men not run from God’s love? –It is because of their fear. –They do not know God and are afraid. –Who should they really fear? (Mt 10:28)

The demands of the love of God n Jesus disturbed, revealed and changed men who spent time with Him.

The demands of the love of God n Jesus disturbed, revealed and changed men who spent time with Him. –What did He do when He went into the temple? (Jn 2:13-17)

The demands of the love of God n Jesus disturbed, revealed and changed men who spent time with Him. –What did He do when He went into the temple? (Jn 2:13-17) –When He spoke to the rich, young ruler? (Mk 10:17-22)

The demands of the love of God n The love of God demands the whole heart.

The demands of the love of God n The love of God demands the whole heart. –A scribe asked a question in the midst of those who wanted to destroy Jesus. (Mk 12:28-31)

The demands of the love of God n The love of God demands the whole heart. –A scribe asked a question in the midst of those who wanted to destroy Jesus. (Mk 12:28-31) –Unlike the others he came closer to the kingdom of God. (Mk 12:32-34)

The demands of the love of God n The love of God demands the whole heart. –A scribe asked a question in the midst of those who wanted to destroy Jesus. (Mk 12:28-31) –Unlike the others he came closer to the kingdom of God. (Mk 12:32-34) –What was the reaction of the others? Why?

The demands of the love of God n The love of God will empty you.

The demands of the love of God n The love of God will empty you. –We all battle the self-centered fear to protect what is “mine.”

The demands of the love of God n The love of God will empty you. –We all battle the self-centered fear to protect what is “mine.” –Jesus emptied Himself to show us the way. (Phil 2:5-8)

The demands of the love of God n The love of God will empty you. –We all battle the self-centered fear to protect what is “mine.” –Jesus emptied Himself to show us the way. (Phil 2:5-8) –The world finds these words incomprehensible. (Phil 2:1-4)

The demands of the love of God n The love of God will empty you. –We all battle the self-centered fear to protect what is “mine.” –Jesus emptied Himself to show us the way. (Phil 2:5-8) –The world finds these words incomprehensible. (Phil 2:1-4) –We often are like the child clutching to a toy shouting “mine!”

Satan’s counterfeit of the love of God n Satan tries to make his workers look like God’s. (2 Cor 11:14-15)

Satan’s counterfeit of the love of God n Satan tries to make his workers look like God’s. (2 Cor 11:14-15) –He already has confused “love” with “lust.” (2 Pt 2:1-2,18-19)

Satan’s counterfeit of the love of God n Satan tries to make his workers look like God’s. (2 Cor 11:14-15) –He already has confused “love” with “lust.” (2 Pt 2:1-2,18-19) –Some practice “justice love.”

Satan’s counterfeit of the love of God n The deceiver will make you comfortable with Bible knowledge alone. (Lk 10:25-28)

Satan’s counterfeit of the love of God n The deceiver will make you comfortable with Bible knowledge alone. (Lk 10:25-28) –What did he claim not to know? (Lk 10:29)

Satan’s counterfeit of the love of God n The deceiver will make you comfortable with Bible knowledge alone. (Lk 10:25-28) –What did he claim not to know? (Lk 10:29) –The lawyer got the point but did it change his life? (Lk 10:30-37)

Satan’s counterfeit of the love of God n The deceiver will make you comfortable with Bible knowledge alone. (Lk 10:25-28) –What did he claim not to know? (Lk 10:29) –The lawyer got the point but did it change his life? (Lk 10:30-37) –We can easily fall into this kind of counterfeit. (2 Tim 3:4-5)

Satan’s counterfeit of the love of God n The deceiver will make you comfortable with Bible knowledge alone. (Lk 10:25-28) –What did he claim not to know? (Lk 10:29) –The lawyer got the point but did it change his life? (Lk 10:30-37) –We can easily fall into this kind of counterfeit. (2 Tim 3:4-5) –How many have hardened their hearts behind an intellectual wall?

Satan’s counterfeit of the love of God n The ruler of this world will make you comfortable in only loving the “lovable.”

Satan’s counterfeit of the love of God n The ruler of this world will make you comfortable in only loving the “lovable.” –Jesus warned us! (Mt 5:46-47)

Satan’s counterfeit of the love of God n The ruler of this world will make you comfortable in only loving the “lovable.” –Jesus warned us! (Mt 5:46-47) –Religious parties are kept alive by this kind of “love.” (Jn 5:41-44)

Satan’s counterfeit of the love of God n The ruler of this world will make you comfortable in only loving the “lovable.” –Jesus warned us! (Mt 5:46-47) –Religious parties are kept alive by this kind of “love.” (Jn 5:41-44) –These “loving” leaders could do these things. (Jn 18:28)

Satan’s counterfeit of the love of God n The ruler of this world will make you comfortable in only loving the “lovable.” –Jesus warned us! (Mt 5:46-47) –Religious parties are kept alive by this kind of “love.” (Jn 5:41-44) –These “loving” leaders could do these things. (Jn 18:28) –Far too many have this kind of “love.”

Satan’s counterfeit of the love of God n The ruler of this world will make you comfortable in only loving the “lovable.” –Jesus warned us! (Mt 5:46-47) –Religious parties are kept alive by this kind of “love.” (Jn 5:41-44) –These “loving” leaders could do these things. (Jn 18:28) –Far too many have this kind of “love.” – The world understands this and praises it. In time your tongue will reveal you.

Is the love of God in my life? n Who is your enemy? (Mt 5:43-45)

Is the love of God in my life? n Who is your enemy? (Mt 5:43-45) –This kind of response will greatly confuse the worldly person. (Rom 12:19-21)

Is the love of God in my life? n Who is your enemy? (Mt 5:43-45) –This kind of response will greatly confuse the worldly person. (Rom 12:19-21) –Over time you will see God’s fruit.

Is the love of God in my life? n How does the love of God respond to someone who has hurt me?

Is the love of God in my life? n How does the love of God respond to someone who has hurt me? –What did Jesus say? (Jn 13:34-35; Col 3:12; 2 Pt 1:7)

Is the love of God in my life? n How does the love of God respond to someone who has hurt me? –What did Jesus say? (Jn 13:34-35; Col 3:12; 2 Pt 1:7) –Have you pulled back from your brethren in disappointment?

Is the love of God in my life? n How does the love of God respond to the lost?

Is the love of God in my life? n How does the love of God respond to the lost? –Does this verse startle you? (Rom 9:1-3)

Is the love of God in my life? n How does the love of God respond to the lost? –Does this verse startle you? (Rom 9:1-3) –Are we anywhere near this kind of love? How many have visited here or even been members and then slip away?

Is the love of God in my life? n How does the love of God respond to the lost? –Does this verse startle you? (Rom 9:1-3) –Are we anywhere near this kind of love? How many have visited here or even been members and then slip away? –We need to learn the love God has for the lost.

Is the love of God in my life? n How does the love of God respond to the lost? –Does this verse startle you? (Rom 9:1-3) –Are we anywhere near this kind of love? How many have visited here or even been members and then slip away? –We at need to learn the love God has for the lost. –Will you remain in an indifferent comfort in these matters? (2 Tim 2:24-26)

Is the love of God in my life? n How does the love of God respond to a doctrinal disagreement?

Is the love of God in my life? n How does the love of God respond to a doctrinal disagreement? –Too many want to run from open study. Some call this an act of “love.”

Is the love of God in my life? n How does the love of God respond to a doctrinal disagreement? –Too many want to run from open study. Some call this an act of “love.” –The love of God will always seek the truth. (1 Cor 13:4-7)

Is the love of God in my life? n How does the love of God respond to sin?

Is the love of God in my life? n How does the love of God respond to sin? –Consider what Jesus did on the cross. (2 Cor 5:14-15)

Is the love of God in my life? n How does the love of God respond to sin? –Consider what Jesus did on the cross. (2 Cor 5:14-15) –We will not stop at anything short of forgiveness in Christ! (Jn 8:24)

Is the love of God in my life? n How does the love of God respond to sin? –Consider what Jesus did on the cross. (2 Cor 5:14-15) –We will not stop at anything short of forgiveness in Christ! (Jn 8:24) –Love demands repentance! (Lk 13:3)

Is the love of God in my life? n How does the love of God respond to sin? –Consider what Jesus did on the cross. (2 Cor 5:14-15) –We will not stop at anything short of forgiveness in Christ! (Jn 8:24) –Love demands repentance! (Lk 13:3) –Many will try to find “loopholes.” The one who loves God seeks obedience.