Bible Text: 1 John 3 & 4 | Preacher: Nathan Herrlin | Series: Journey Through the New Testament |
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What a Friend!
1 John 3 & 4
WHY would I want to be a Christian? (I John 3:1 & I John 4:7)

GOD IS _________________________.
JESUS IS GOD’S LOVE PURSUING ME.

“friend of tax-collectors and sinners” (Matthew 11:19) Jesus’ crucifixion was God’s initial (foundational) expression of love toward us. I John 4:9-10

When we receive God’s love, it changes us.
If we love one another, God lives in us. I John 4:11-12 The Holy Spirit is the ongoing expression of God’s desire to be with us. I John 4:13

My NEXT STEP with God this week:

Receive Jesus’ offer of adoption by trusting in His death for your forgiveness. (Consider writing out 1 John 4:9-10 on an index card & reading it aloud every day this week, receiving His offer by faith.)
Receive Jesus offer of friendship by telling Him you’re interested and then pursuing Him as you would pursue a friend. (Consider writing out John 14:23, 1 John 3:1 or 4:13 on an index card, reading it aloud every day this week, and personally asking Jesus to walk with you that day as a friend would.)
As you receive God’s personal love for you, watch love begin to flow more freely out of you and affecting your relationships in very positive ways.