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Grapevine's First Baptist Church Podcast
05.19.24 | The Appeal to Love | Dr. Doug Page
May 19, 2024
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Grapevine's First Baptist Church
1 John 2:15
The Love of God compels us to love each other, not the things of this World.
All-Inclusive Appeal
1 John 2:12-14
- All Christians
- Young Christians
- Maturing Christians
Ephesians 6:17
Revelation 12:11
- Veterans of the Faith
1 John 2:14
God’s Appeal: Do not Love the Things of this World
1 John 2:15
An Unhealthy Love for this World:
- Distracts us from Glorifying God
- Distorts our Sense of Value
- Diminishes our Influence for the Gospel
- Delays our Joy
The Enemy’s Appeal: To create an unhealthy love for things in this world
1 John 2:16
- Indulge
Need Self-Control
- Covet
Need Contentment
- Impress
Need Humility
1 John 2:17
The Will of God compels us to love each other, not the things of this World.
1 Timothy 6:17-19