1. Wonderful Love of Jesus 1 John 4:7-21

2. The abiding love of Jesus • His love was (is) often misunderstood. • His words are still true (truth) today.

3. How did Jesus love? • He wept for lost souls • He showed compassion • He reprimanded disciples • He promised them a “kingdom” • He was with them “always” • He united Lazarus with his sisters • He gave His life for friends

4. How does Jesus love? • Sympathetically– Heb 4:15 • Mercifully, faithfully – Heb 2:16-17 • Compassionately, humbly – Heb 5:1-5 • Genuinely– John 10:11-13 • Actively– Luke 10:30-37; 9:1-6

5. How does Jesus love? • Impartially– John 6:51; 8:12; Mark 16:15; 1 John 2:2; Acts 10:34-35 • Selflessly– Isa 53:4-5; Phil 2:4-8; Rom 15:2-3 • Permanently– Luke 15:20; Rom 8:38-39

6. Salvation From Sin: Eternal Life • Believe the good news about Jesus Christ John 8:24; 20:30-31; Rom 1:16; 10:10 • Repent or turn from your sins Luke 24:46-47; Acts 2:38; 3:19; 17:30-31 • Confess your faith in Christ Matt 10:32-33; Rom 10:9-10 • Be immersed in water Matt 28:19; Mk 16:16; Acts 2:38; Rom 6:3-4; 1 Pet 3:21 • Live in obedient faith 1 Peter 1:14; Rev 2:10