The Word of Life
Almost every day, we hear bold claims about what should make life meaningful, who can be trusted, and where real purpose and connection are found. Some of these sound convincing for a bit, but they can lead us to build our certainty on rather shaky foundations. What we need is something that can bear the weight of all that life throws our way.
John, a man who genuinely knew Jesus and was one of His closest companions, wrote several books that are found in our Bibles today. He penned these from a confidence in what he and many others had experienced firsthand. His words invite us to ask how truth reaches out to us, what it means to really belong, and why true joy grows when a life with God is authentically lived. What began as a personal account becomes an open invitation for us today, shaping how we know God and how we live with one another.
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Message Series Description:
At the heart of the Christian life is the love God has revealed in the person and work of Jesus Christ. The Apostle John’s first letter reminds us that love is not some abstract idea but rather the lived reality of those who belong to God, having been redeemed and cherished by Him. His love calls us out of darkness into light, out of fear into confidence, and out of self-centeredness into intentional, sacrificial care for others. When we abide in His love, we not only find assurance of our own salvation by His unmerited favor, but we also become witnesses to and agents of His grace into the world around us. The words of John invite us to be shaped by God’s love so lavishly that it flows through us in every relationship and sphere of life.
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