That We May Know - A Study on 1st John: Week 4 | June 7th, 2026

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Key Verses
  1. John 3:16
  2. 1 John 4:4
  3. 1 John 4:7
  4. 1 John 4:10
  5. 1 John 4:19
Key Takeaways
  1. Biblical love is selfless, sacrificial, and unconditional—not merely a feeling.
  2. Love is a command from God, not a suggestion based on convenience.
  3. Love reveals our spiritual nature and demonstrates God's presence to the world.
  4. Perfect love drives out fear because our identity is rooted in being loved by God.
  5. The source of our ability to love others is God's love for us through the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Questions to Ask
  1. How has the world's definition of love influenced the way I view relationships?
  2. Are there people in my life that I struggle to love the way Christ commands?
  3. How am I relying on the church community rather than trying to fight spiritual battles alone?
  4. What fears am I holding onto that God's perfect love should be driving out?
  5. How does understanding that God loved me first change the way I treat others?