GOD IS LOVE

Trevor S. Ferguson

February 7, 2011

Key Verse: 1^st John 4:16

And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him.

Summary Notes:

God has defined Himself as love. The love of God is not just some sort of emotional response to our winsomeness (pleasant, engaging, childlike qualities), rather, it is a matter of COMMITMENT to us whatever our situation is.

The Greek word for “love” used in 1^st John 4:8 and 1^st John 4:16 is the word AGAPE, which refers to selfless love that seeks the good of the beloved, even at cost to self. Calvary is the supreme demonstration of the commitment of such love. We are reminded in Romans 5:7-8 that God demonstrated His love towards us in that while we were still sinners Christ died for us.  Real love is not captive to emotions, but it transcends the transient emotional rollercoaster.

God has expressed his love towards us in the following ways:

•       God Reaches out to Fallen Mankind

•       God Reveals Himself to Man

•       God Restores the Soul

•       God Redeems the Soul

Please click on the following link for a power point presentation with further discussion on this topic: GOD IS LOVE