God's Love

Introduction

• Topic: God's Love
• Aim: Understanding the meaning of love from the world's perspective vs. God's perspective

Worldly Definition of Love

• Strong feeling when you like somebody or something very much

God's Definition of Love

• Reference: Bible, John 3:16

English Version

• "For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life."

Hindi Version

• परमेश्वर ने जगत से ऐसा प्रेम किया कि उसने अपना एकलौता पुत्र भी दे दिया ताकि जो कोई इस पर विश्वास करे वह नाश ना हो परंतु अनंत जीवन पाए।

Interpretation

• God's love for the world means He sent His son, Jesus Christ, so that believers may not perish but have eternal life.
• This is the love of the Father, sacrificing His innocent Son for us despite our sins.

Characteristics of God's Love

• Jesus Christ thought of us even when He was on the cross
• True love comes from God, which is pure and without deceit

Scripture Reference: 1 John 4:8

English Version

• "God is love."

Hindi Version

• जो प्रेम नहीं रखता परमेश्वर को नहीं जानता क्योंकि परमेश्वर प्रेम है।

Interpretation

• To find true love, seek God, because God is love
• Even Satan cannot steal God's love from us

Practical Implications

• God's love connects us with God and with each other
• Brings family unity and resolves conflicts
• Families and relationships break down without God's love

Scripture Reference: 1 John 4:19

English Version

• "We love him because he first loved us."

Interpretation

• God's love is unconditional; He loved us first
• As you grow in God's love, it becomes easier to understand and follow His commandments

Social Media Misconceptions

• "God loves everyone"—while true, it doesn't mean we should continue sinning
• Sin distances us from experiencing God's love

Conclusion

• God's love is constant and ever-present
• Know God and understand His love to feel fulfilled
• Prayer for listeners to grow deeper in God's love