In this, love is made complete with us so that we may have confidence in the day of judgment, because as he is, so also are we in this world. There is no fear in love; instead, perfect love drives out fear, because fear involves punishment. So the one who fears is not complete in love. We love because he first loved us. If anyone says, “I love God,” and yet hates his brother or sister, he is a liar. For the person who does not love his brother or sister whom he has seen cannot love God whom he has not seen. And we have this command from him: The one who loves God must also love his brother and sister. Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the Father also loves the one born of him. This is how we know that we love God’s children: when we love God and obey his commands. For this is what love for God is: to keep his commands. And his commands are not a burden, because everyone who has been born of God conquers the world. This is the victory that has conquered the world: our faith. —1 John 4:17-5:4

Examining the Text
- Read through the passage in two different translations.
- As you heard the Scripture, what stood out to you?
- Are there any questions that you have about the text to discuss?
- Are there other portions of Scripture this passages brings to mind?

Sermon Review and Application
- Do you experience fear when thinking about Judgment Day?
- How does it feel to hear that perfect love driving out fear?
- Have you spent time meditating on fear and love?
- What invitations do you discern?
— Did you receive an invitation to trust more in God?
— Do you feel there is an invitation in the way you love others?
— Is there an invitation for you in living an obedient life to God?
- How do you see love for God impacting your present and future?