Reference

1 John 4:7-12

Introduction:
- So what is the Trinity?
- Focus on the Son - sharing the Fathers’ love with us
God the Son is:
- He is Creator - Colossians 1:16-17
- He has the ability to forgive sins - Luke 7:47-50
- He is able to judge all people - John 5:27
- He sends forth the Holy Spirit - John 15:26
- He accepts worship - Hebrews 1:6; Matt 14:33
- He is called Lord - Romans 10:9
- He is identified with the Alpha and Omega - Rev 1:8,17-18

Sermon Notes:
1) Love’s Focus (4:7-8)
2) Love’s Display (4:9-10)
3) Love’s Expressions (4:11-12)

Conclusion:
1. The more we understand the Son and what he came to do the better we will know the Father and what he delights in.
2. The more time we spend in the Word the greater will be our knowledge of the purpose he has for us.
3. The more we grasp the love he has for us the greater will be our desire to share that love with others.