Series 176
“Saints and Aints (Unbelievers)”
A Study in the Epistles of 1st, 2nd and 3rd John
1 John 4:7-21
#44 – “Manifesting Perfect Love” – P3
Introduction – The Trinity – 4:7-21
1. Perfect Love and the Character of God–P1–P2: 1 John 4:7-8
Part Two: God’s general love for mankind manifests itself in several ways.
First, He shows His love through “common grace”. (Psalm 145:9); Secondly, God reveals His love in delaying His final judgment against unrepentant sinners. (2 Peter 3:9); Thirdly, God extends His love to the whole world through His general offer of the gospel. (Matthew 11:28-30); Fourthly, the general love of the gospel is limited to this life. (Matthew 25:41-46); Conclusion: God has an eternal love that He lavishes on everyone who believes. (Revelation 22:17-20)
2. Perfect Love and the Coming of Christ 4:9-11
3. Perfect Love and the Christian’s Claim of Faith 4:12-16
4. Perfect Love and the Christian’s Confidence in Judgment 4:17-21