Full Boldness

Living a Full Life - Message 11 - Full Boldness - 1 John 4:17-21

Outline

I. Love Builds Confidence – vs. 17
A. Maturity and Love
B. Confidence in Light of Judgment – 1 John 2:28; Rom 8:1, 31-39
C. As He is So Are We – Matt 5:45 (attitude of benevolence)

II. Love Banishes Fear – vs. 18
A. Fear of Judgment – Rom 8:15-17
B. Fear of Death – Psa 23:4; Heb 2:14-15
C. Fear of Men – Psa 118:6; Heb 13:6
D. Fear of Fear – 2 Tim 1:7

III. Love Breeds Love – vs. 19-21
A. We Love because He Loved First
B. Love God; Love Your Brother
C. Do We Dwell (Abide) in Love?
D. What Determines Love?

IV. Love Befits Believers – 1 Cor 13; Eph 5:1-2
A. The First Command – Deut 6:4
B. The Second Command – Lev 19:18
C. Failing One is Failing Both – Mark 12:28-31; John 14:21
D. The First Fruit – Gal 5:22
E. The Greatest Quality – 1 Cor 13:13