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

Men fear the unknownMen fear the unknown

God’s love brings relief from this fearful God’s love brings relief from this fearful life. (1 Jn 4:18)life. (1 Jn 4:18)



What about death? God’s love provides What about death? God’s love provides an answer. (Heb 2:14-15)an answer. (Heb 2:14-15)




Why do men not run from God’s love? Why do men not run from God’s love?




Why do men not run from God’s love? Why do men not run from God’s love? – It is because of their fear.It is because of their fear.




Why do men not run from God’s love? Why do men not run from God’s love? – It is because of their fear.It is because of their fear.– They do not know God and are afraid.They do not know God and are afraid.




Why do men not run from God’s love? Why do men not run from God’s love? – It is because of their fear.It is because of their fear.– They do not know God and are afraid.They do not know God and are afraid.– Who should they really fear? (Mt 10:28)Who should they really fear? (Mt 10:28)

The demands of the love of GodThe demands of the love of God

Jesus disturbed, revealed and changed men Jesus disturbed, revealed and changed men who spent time with Him.who spent time with Him.


Jesus disturbed, revealed and changed men Jesus disturbed, revealed and changed men who spent time with Him.who spent time with Him.– What did He do when He went into the temple? What did He do when He went into the temple?

(Jn 2:13-17)(Jn 2:13-17)


Jesus disturbed, revealed and changed men Jesus disturbed, revealed and changed men who spent time with Him.who spent time with Him.– What did He do when He went into the temple? What did He do when He went into the temple?

(Jn 2:13-17)(Jn 2:13-17)– When He spoke to the rich, young ruler? When He spoke to the rich, young ruler?

(Mk 10:17-22)(Mk 10:17-22)


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


The love of God demands the whole heart. The love of God demands the whole heart. – A scribe asked a question in the midst of those A scribe asked a question in the midst of those

who wanted to destroy Jesus. who wanted to destroy Jesus. (Mk 12:28-31)(Mk 12:28-31)



who wanted to destroy Jesus. who wanted to destroy Jesus. (Mk 12:28-31)(Mk 12:28-31)– Unlike the others he came closer to the Unlike the others he came closer to the

kingdom of God. kingdom of God. (Mk 12:32-34)(Mk 12:32-34)



who wanted to destroy Jesus. who wanted to destroy Jesus. (Mk 12:28-31)(Mk 12:28-31)– Unlike the others he came closer to the Unlike the others he came closer to the

kingdom of God. kingdom of God. (Mk 12:32-34)(Mk 12:32-34)– What was the reaction of the others? Why? What was the reaction of the others? Why?


The love of God will empty you.The love of God will empty you.


The love of God will empty you.The love of God will empty you.– We all battle the self-centered fear to protect We all battle the self-centered fear to protect

what is “mine.”what is “mine.”



what is “mine.”what is “mine.”– Jesus emptied Himself to show us the Jesus emptied Himself to show us the

way. way. (Phil 2:5-8)(Phil 2:5-8)



what is “mine.”what is “mine.”– Jesus emptied Himself to show us the Jesus emptied Himself to show us the

way. way. (Phil 2:5-8)(Phil 2:5-8)– The world finds these words incomprehensible. The world finds these words incomprehensible.

(Phil 2:1-4)(Phil 2:1-4)



what is “mine.”what is “mine.”– Jesus emptied Himself to show us the way. Jesus emptied Himself to show us the way.

(Phil 2:5-8)(Phil 2:5-8)– The world finds these words incomprehensible. The world finds these words incomprehensible.

(Phil 2:1-4)(Phil 2:1-4)– We often are like the child clutching to a toy We often are like the child clutching to a toy

shouting “mine!”shouting “mine!”

Satan’s counterfeit of the love of GodSatan’s counterfeit of the love of God

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


Satan tries to make his workers look like Satan tries to make his workers look like God’s. God’s. (2 Cor 11:14-15)(2 Cor 11:14-15)– He already has confused “love” with “lust.” He already has confused “love” with “lust.”

(2 Pt 2:1-2,18-19)(2 Pt 2:1-2,18-19)


Satan tries to make his workers look like Satan tries to make his workers look like God’s. God’s. (2 Cor 11:14-15)(2 Cor 11:14-15)– He already has confused “love” with “lust.” He already has confused “love” with “lust.”

(2 Pt 2:1-2,18-19)(2 Pt 2:1-2,18-19)– Some practice “justice love.”Some practice “justice love.”


The deceiver will make you comfortable The deceiver will make you comfortable with Bible knowledge alone. with Bible knowledge alone. (Lk 10:25-28)(Lk 10:25-28)


The deceiver will make you comfortable The deceiver will make you comfortable with Bible knowledge alone. with Bible knowledge alone. (Lk 10:25-28)(Lk 10:25-28)– What did he claim not to know? What did he claim not to know? (Lk 10:29)(Lk 10:29)


The deceiver will make you comfortable The deceiver will make you comfortable with Bible knowledge alone. with Bible knowledge alone. (Lk 10:25-28)(Lk 10:25-28)– What did he claim not to know? What did he claim not to know? (Lk 10:29)(Lk 10:29)– The lawyer got the point but did it change his The lawyer got the point but did it change his

life? life? (Lk 10:30-37)(Lk 10:30-37)


The deceiver will make you comfortable The deceiver will make you comfortable with Bible knowledge alone. with Bible knowledge alone. (Lk 10:25-28)(Lk 10:25-28)– What did he claim not to know? What did he claim not to know? (Lk 10:29)(Lk 10:29)– The lawyer got the point but did it change his The lawyer got the point but did it change his

life? life? (Lk 10:30-37)(Lk 10:30-37)– We can easily fall into this kind of counterfeit. We can easily fall into this kind of counterfeit.

(2 Tim 3:4-5)(2 Tim 3:4-5)


The deceiver will make you comfortable with The deceiver will make you comfortable with Bible knowledge alone. Bible knowledge alone. (Lk 10:25-28)(Lk 10:25-28)– What did he claim not to know? What did he claim not to know? (Lk 10:29)(Lk 10:29)

– The lawyer got the point but did it change his The lawyer got the point but did it change his life? life? (Lk 10:30-37)(Lk 10:30-37)

– We can easily fall into this kind of counterfeit. We can easily fall into this kind of counterfeit. (2 (2 Tim 3:4-5)Tim 3:4-5)

– How many have hardened their hearts behind an How many have hardened their hearts behind an intellectual wall? intellectual wall?


The ruler of this world will make you The ruler of this world will make you comfortable in only loving the “lovable.”comfortable in only loving the “lovable.”


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


The ruler of this world will make you The ruler of this world will make you comfortable in only loving the “lovable.”comfortable in only loving the “lovable.”– Jesus warned us! Jesus warned us! (Mt 5:46-47)(Mt 5:46-47)– Religious parties are kept alive by this kind of Religious parties are kept alive by this kind of

“love.”“love.” (Jn 5:41-44) (Jn 5:41-44)



“love.”“love.” (Jn 5:41-44) (Jn 5:41-44)– These “loving” leaders could do these things. These “loving” leaders could do these things.

(Jn 18:28)(Jn 18:28)



“love.”“love.” (Jn 5:41-44) (Jn 5:41-44)– These “loving” leaders could do these things. These “loving” leaders could do these things.

(Jn 18:28)(Jn 18:28)– Far too many have this kind of “love.” Far too many have this kind of “love.”


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

(Jn 5:41-44)(Jn 5:41-44)– These “loving” leaders could do these things. These “loving” leaders could do these things. (Jn 18:28)(Jn 18:28)– Far too many have this kind of “love.”Far too many have this kind of “love.”– The world understands this and praises it. In time your The world understands this and praises it. In time your

tongue will reveal you.tongue will reveal you.

Is the love of God in my life?Is the love of God in my life?

Who is your enemy? Who is your enemy? (Mt 5:43-45)(Mt 5:43-45)


Who is your enemy? Who is your enemy? (Mt 5:43-45)(Mt 5:43-45)– This kind of response will greatly confuse the This kind of response will greatly confuse the

worldly person. worldly person. (Rom 12:19-21)(Rom 12:19-21)


Who is your enemy? Who is your enemy? (Mt 5:43-45)(Mt 5:43-45)– This kind of response will greatly confuse the This kind of response will greatly confuse the

worldly person. worldly person. (Rom 12:19-21)(Rom 12:19-21)– Over time you will see God’s fruit. Over time you will see God’s fruit.


How does the love of God respond to How does the love of God respond to someone who has hurt me? someone who has hurt me?


How does the love of God respond to How does the love of God respond to someone who has hurt me? someone who has hurt me? – What did Jesus say? What did Jesus say?

(Jn 13:34-35; Col 3:12; 2 Pt 1:7)(Jn 13:34-35; Col 3:12; 2 Pt 1:7)


How does the love of God respond to How does the love of God respond to someone who has hurt me? someone who has hurt me? – What did Jesus say? What did Jesus say?

(Jn 13:34-35; Col 3:12; 2 Pt 1:7)(Jn 13:34-35; Col 3:12; 2 Pt 1:7)– Have you pulled back from your brethren in Have you pulled back from your brethren in

disappointment? disappointment?


How does the love of God respond to the How does the love of God respond to the lost?lost?


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


How does the love of God respond to the How does the love of God respond to the lost?lost?– Does this verse startle you? Does this verse startle you? (Rom 9:1-3)(Rom 9:1-3)– Are we anywhere near this kind of love? How Are we anywhere near this kind of love? How

many have visited here or even been members many have visited here or even been members and then slip away?and then slip away?


How does the love of God respond to the How does the love of God respond to the lost?lost?– Does this verse startle you? Does this verse startle you? (Rom 9:1-3)(Rom 9:1-3)– Are we anywhere near this kind of love? How Are we anywhere near this kind of love? How

many have visited here or even been members many have visited here or even been members and then slip away?and then slip away?

– We need to learn the love God has for the lost. We need to learn the love God has for the lost.


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

– Are we anywhere near this kind of love? How Are we anywhere near this kind of love? How many have visited here or even been members many have visited here or even been members and then slip away?and then slip away?

– We at need to learn the love God has for the lost. We at need to learn the love God has for the lost.

– Will you remain in an indifferent comfort in these Will you remain in an indifferent comfort in these matters? matters? (2 Tim 2:24-26)(2 Tim 2:24-26)


How does the love of God respond to a How does the love of God respond to a doctrinal disagreement?doctrinal disagreement?


How does the love of God respond to a How does the love of God respond to a doctrinal disagreement?doctrinal disagreement?– Too many want to run from open study. Some Too many want to run from open study. Some

call this an act of “love.”call this an act of “love.”


How does the love of God respond to a How does the love of God respond to a doctrinal disagreement?doctrinal disagreement?– Too many want to run from open study. Some Too many want to run from open study. Some

call this an act of “love.”call this an act of “love.”– The love of God will always seek the truth. The love of God will always seek the truth.

(1 Cor 13:4-7)(1 Cor 13:4-7)


How does the love of God respond to sin?How does the love of God respond to sin?


How does the love of God respond to sin?How does the love of God respond to sin?– Consider what Jesus did on the cross. Consider what Jesus did on the cross.

(2 Cor 5:14-15)(2 Cor 5:14-15)



(2 Cor 5:14-15)(2 Cor 5:14-15)– We will not stop at anything short of We will not stop at anything short of

forgiveness in Christ! forgiveness in Christ! (Jn 8:24)(Jn 8:24)




forgiveness in Christ! forgiveness in Christ! (Jn 8:24)(Jn 8:24)– Love demands repentance! Love demands repentance! (Lk 13:3)(Lk 13:3)




forgiveness in Christ! forgiveness in Christ! (Jn 8:24)(Jn 8:24)– Love demands repentance! Love demands repentance! (Lk 13:3)(Lk 13:3)– Many will try to find “loopholes.” The one who Many will try to find “loopholes.” The one who

loves God seeks obedience.loves God seeks obedience.

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

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