035| PURSUING THE LOVE OF GOD| TUESDAY TEACHING SERVICE|

 

Theme: Pursuing the Love of God

 

Key Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13

Scriptural References:

• Philippians 3:12-16

• Ephesians 1-6

• Revelation 2:1-4

• Hebrews 5:6

• Philemon 1:6

• John 13:35

• 1 John 3:14

• Romans 5:5

• Ezekiel 37

• Galatians 5:22-23

• Psalm 34:12-17

Key Points:

• Constantly access your walk with God.

• Do not be complacent in your walk with God.

• Complacent: feeling of satisfaction, know-it-all attitude.

• Strive for the faith that was delivered to us.

• Perfection means maturity.

• Maturity gives us the capacity for more.

• Strive for growth.

• Love is the greatest expression of the matured Christian.

• Walk with the awareness that you are in Christ.

• We must choose our reality.

• Which of the scriptures are you fulfilling?

• We must live by the scriptures.

The Type of Love:

• The Human Love

• Eros

• Filo

• Sturge

• The God Kind of Love

• Agape: unconditional, from God to man

Characteristics of the God Kind of Love:

• It is not dependent on flesh.

• It is the fruit of the recreated spirit.

• 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, Galatians 5:22-23

Benefits of the God Kind of Love:

• Healing

• The presence of God

• Answered prayers

Prayer:
Father, help us to love one another just as Your Word has taught us.