So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other. Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples.” —John 13:34-35 NLT

2nd Core Value - Love One Another

“Jesus has set himself as the standard for how Christians are to

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for one another. He says ‘By this all people will know that you are my disciples.’” At Avenue, we want to have that type of distinct love for one another. We aim to be true friends with one another who enjoy life together, not just weekly acquaintances in worship.

5 Reasons to Love One Another

1. God
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   Love (1 John 4:7-8)
2. God set the
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   of Love (1 John 4:9-10)
3. People see God
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   our Love for One Another
   (1 John 4:11-12)
4. Loving Others is
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   of our Salvation.
   (1 John 4:13-16)
5. We don’t have to
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   God’s Judgment. (1 John 4:17-19)
   
   

Discussion Questions
1. What do you think Jesus meant when he said, a “new commandment I give you?”
2. Would you say your experiences in churches have been “Agape Love” or “Conditional Love” or “No Love at all?” Why?
3. What consequences are there when we do assemble together and love each other consistently?

OTHER SCRIPTURE REFERENCED:
Acts 2:42-47, Ecclesiastes 4:8