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1) Learning to love is found in Community
Philippians 2:2-4 NLT
2 Then make me truly happy by agreeing wholeheartedly with each other, loving one another, and working together with one mind and purpose. 3 Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. 4 Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too.
1 John 4:8 NLT
8 But anyone who does not love does not know God, for God is love.
1 John 4:16 NLT
16 We know how much God loves us, and we have put our trust in his love.God is love, and all who live in love live in God, and God lives in them.
Romans 5:8 NLT
8 But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners.
Love is the verb of the Bible, it is what we do, and Life Groups are one of the best places to practice love.
John 21:15-17 NLT
15 After breakfast Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?”“Yes, Lord,” Peter replied, “you know I love you.” “Then feed my lambs,” Jesus told him. 16 Jesus repeated the question: “Simon son of John, do you love me?”“Yes, Lord,” Peter said, “you know I love you.” “Then take care of my sheep,” Jesus said. 17 A third time he asked him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?”Peter was hurt that Jesus asked the question a third time. He said, “Lord, you know everything. You know that I love you.”Jesus said, “Then feed my sheep.
Agape — The highest form of love in the Bible. It refers to the incomparable, immeasurable love of God for humanity. It is God’s unconditional, sacrificial, and perfect love. This is the love of Christ. Love that is sacrificially committed. There is no reciprocation or cost to its love.
Phileo — Describes the kind of love most Christians have for each other in the Bible. It describes the kind of bond seen in long-standing friendships. It is derived from the Greek term phílos meaning “beloved, dear… loved intimately; a friend dearly held in close bond of affection.” Scripture uses this term to refer to the most general type of love, which includes love for fellow humans, care, respect, and compassion. In Christianity, brotherly love unites believers.
1 Corinthians 13:4-7 NLT
4 Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud 5 or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged. 6 It does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. 7 Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.
Acts of the Apostles 2:46 NLT
46 They worshiped together at the Temple each day, met in homes for the Lord’s Supper, and shared their meals with great joy and generosity—
John 14:15 NLT
15 “If you love me, obey my commandments.
John 14:23-24 NLT
23 Jesus replied, “All who love me will do what I say. My Father will love them, and we will come and make our home with each of them. 24 Anyone who doesn’t love me will not obey me. And remember, my words are not my own. What I am telling you is from the Father who sent me.
1 Corinthians 13:1-3 NLT
1 If I could speak all the languages of earth and of angels, but didn’t love others, I would only be a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 If I had the gift of prophecy, and if I understood all of God’s secret plans and possessed all knowledge, and if I had such faith that I could move mountains, but didn’t love others, I would be nothing. 3 If I gave everything I have to the poor and even sacrificed my body, I could boast about it; but if I didn’t love others, I would have gained nothing.
2. We Need To Be Intentional About Community
It’s about developing relationships.
3. We Must Cultivate Community
A. Cultivating Community Requires Time.
B. Cultivating Community Requires Authenticity.
James 5:16 NLT
16 Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results.
3. We Must Cultivate Community
C. Cultivating Community Requires Grace.
Colossians 3:13 NLT
13 Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.
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