Does your "Christianity" stop at the church doors, or does it follow you into your living room, your workplace, and your toughest relationships? It’s easy to talk about love in the abstract, but what happens when following Jesus requires you to actually lay down your life—or at least your agenda—for someone else?
In this study, Pastor Ron Hindt continues our verse-by-verse journey through 1 John in the series Get Real. In 1 John 3:11-24, we move past the "Brady Bunch" version of faith and look at the gritty, practical evidence of salvation: a heart that chooses love over hate and action over words.
The Contrast of Two Brothers: Examine the story of Cain and Abel to understand the root of religious jealousy. Discover why the world—and even "religious" people—will often hate those whose lives are actually right with God.
The Definition of Love: Look at the ultimate standard of love found at the Cross. Learn why "agape" love isn't a feeling you wait for, but a choice you make to lay down your life for the "brethren."
The Cure for a Condemning Heart: Are you struggling with a heart that constantly reminds you of your failures? Discover the comfort of knowing that God is greater than our hearts and that we can have "boldness" before Him because of what Christ has done.
The Challenge of Behavior: Pastor Ron challenges us to move from "tongue-love" to "truth-love." Hear why the greatest commandment is a two-fold response: believing in the name of Jesus and loving one another as He gave us commandment.
