Series: Family Matters
Message Title: Love Is
Speaker: Pastor Rodney
Date: 8/3/25
Points:
1 John 4:8
Disclaimer #1: The "more excellent way" is the way of love
Colossians 3:12-14
Disclaimer #2: We are always motivated by what we love
Disclaimer #3: We must understand the biblical foundational aspect about love before we can love
Three Greek words for love:
Romans 5:8
John 3:16
Love is first and foremost about self-denial
The necessity of love:
1 Corinthians 13:1-3
1 John 4:8
God's nature of love:
1 Corinthians 13:4
Love is patient - because God is patient. Patience isn't just a personality trait, it's the very nature of love.
2 Peter 3:9
God's patience isn't weakness - it's mercy in motion
Love doesn't rush. Love doesn't explode. Love waits.
Love is kind - because God is kind. Kindness isn't weakness, it's strength under control.
Titus 3:4-5
John 15:13