Advent: The Love of Christ

Texts:  Exodus 34:5-8; John 3:16-17; 1 John 4:7-12

The Steadfast Love of God Declared in His Name (Exodus 34:5-8)

• This is the first passage where God declares His character to us.
• He is full of mercy, grace, faithfulness, and love with forgiveness for sinners.

The Stunning Love of God Demonstrated in His Son (John 3:16-17)

• God’s love came down to us in the sacrifice of His Son, Jesus Christ.
• Because of Christ’s condescension in love to us, we can be saved unto eternal life through faith in Christ.

The Sacrificial Love of God Displayed in His People (1 John 4:7-12)

• God’s sacrificial love for us was clearly displayed in the incarnation and the crucifixion of Jesus Christ for our sins.
• Since God’s love abides in us as believers, we are now compelled and equipped to love others sacrificially.