Jesus is a Great Savior
1 John 4:7-21
Saved By Love
“. . . for love is from God . . .” (v7) “. . . God is love.” (v8)
Love sent (v9-10)
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son. . .” (John 3:16)
Love chose (v14)
“. . . I lay down my life that I may take it up again. No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord.” (John 10:17-18)
Love gave (v13)
“I will ask my Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever, even the Spirit of truth . . .” (John 14:16)
Saved For Love
“We love because he first loved us.” (v19)
Love realized (v15-16)
“. . . that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16)
Love perfected (v17-18)
“. . . whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life. He does not come into judgment, but has passed from death to life.” (John 5:24)
Love displayed (v20-21)
“. . . if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.” (v11)