How important is love?

Matters of Faith

by Steven W. Cornell

1.) Mark of godliness (God-likeness)
· God is love (I John 4:8 )
· God shows love (John 3:16)

2.) Mark of authentic followers of Christ (John 13:34-35)

3.) Mark of obedience
· Husbands – Ephesians 5:25
· Believers- I John 4:7-8
· Enemies- Matthew 5:44-47

4.) Modeled by Christ (John 13:1ff)

5.) Fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22)

6.) Love misdirected (I John 2:15-17; II Timothy 3:1-5)

7.) Two dimensions of love

· Being in love—emotional dimension
· Behaving in love—volitional dimension
8.) Two responses of love

· Covering in love I Peter 4:8
· Confronting in love Ephesians 4:15
9.) Love is measurable (I Corinthians 13:4-8a)

10.) Love is a priority (I Corinthians 13:1-3)

For a more detailed look at the topic of Love, read or listen to Steve’s sermon, “Love Is .. Love Is Not ..” on-line at http://thinkpoint.wordpress.com/

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