As we continue studying our theme passage in 1 John we will learn what it means to love God and God's people.
I John 4:20 – 5:4
20 If anyone says, “I love God,” and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen cannot love God whom he has not seen. 21 And this commandment we have from him: whoever loves God must also love his brother.
5 Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the Father loves whoever has been born of him. 2 By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and obey his commandments. 3 For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments. And his commandments are not burdensome.
Purpose of I John: Assurance
True Love for God (4:20-21)
True Love for God's People (5:1-2)
God's Commandments are not Burdensome. (5:3)
Our Response