Rev. Paul J. Miller – Sermon Outline – June 30, 2019
“What Does it Mean to ‘Love God’?” – Matt. 22:34-40
Who/what is “God”?
- creator (Genesis 1:1)
- not human (Numbers 23:19)
- a consuming fire (Deuteronomy 4:24)
- faithful (Deuteronomy 4:31)
- mighty & awesome (Deuteronomy 10:17)
- a refuge (Deuteronomy 33:27)
- gracious & compassionate (2 Chronicles 30:9)
- a righteous judge (Psalm 7:11)
- my rock – (Psalm 18:2)
- king (Psalm 47:7)
- saves (Psalm 68:20)
- a sun & a shield (Psalm 84:11)
- holy (Psalm 99:9)
- gracious, righteous, full of compassion (Psalm 116:5)
- in heaven (Ecclesiastes 5:2)
- my salvation (Isaiah 12:2)
- Sovereign (Daniel 5:21)
- merciful & forgiving (Daniel 9:9)
- righteous (Daniel 9:14)
- truthful (John 3:33)
- spirit (John 4:24)
- faithful (1 Corinthians 1:9)
- not disorder, but peace (1 Corinthians 14:33)
- one (Galatians 3:20)
- just (2 Thessalonians 1:6)
- the builder (Hebrews 3:4)
- light (1 John 1:5)
- love 1 John 4:8 & 16
- my strength and my defense (Exodus 15:2)
- is a Warrior (Exodus 15:3)
- my banner (Exodus 17:15
- one (Deuteronomy 6:4)
- Peace (Judges 6:24)
- my rock, fortress, deliverer (2 Samuel 22:2
- King (Psalm 10:16)
- my shepherd (Psalm 23:1)
- my Light and stronghold (Psalm 27:1)
- good (Psalm 34:8)
- great (Psalm 40:16)
- upright (Psalm 92:15
- compassionate & gracious (Psalm 103:8)
- with me (Psalm 118:6-7)
- a fortified tower (Proverbs 18:10)
- judge & lawgiver (Isaiah 33:22)
- everlasting (Isaiah 40:28)
- my portion (Lamentations 3:24)
- freedom (2 Corinthians 3:17)
- near (11x)
- giving (34x)
- FATHER – most common reference to God, especially in New Testament
“God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them.” – 1 John 4:15b
FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT BEGINS WITH LOVE
Galatians 5:22-23
THE END (GOAL) IS GROWING FAITH IS LOVE
2 Peter 1:5-7
PAUL’S GREAT DESCRIPTION OF LOVE
1 Corinthians 13:4-6
BOTH GOD & LOVE INCLUDE…
- Joy
- Peace
- Forbearance
- Kindness
- Faithfulness
- Gentleness
- Self-control
- Faith
- Goodness
- Knowledge
- Self-control
- Perseverance
- Godliness
- Mutual affection
- Patient
- Kind
- Truth
- Protection
- Trust
- Hope
- Perseverance
- WHAT LOVE/GOD IS NOT…
- Envious
- boastful
- dishonoring
- self-seeking
- easily angered
- recorder of wrongs
- delights in evil
- fear (1 John 4:18)
- hate (1 John 4:19-20)