Author: Pastor Dennis Williams | Answers to Life Ministries

Forgive and Love Our Enemies | Fruit of the Spirit Series 21

Love of God

The most profound illustration of God’s nature. God loves everyone, but he is especially dedicated to having devoted, self-sacrificing relationships with his people.

God’s nature is love
1 Jn 4:8

Also see 1 Jn 4:16

His love is perfectly expressed within the Trinity
Mk 1:10–11

Also see: Jn 5:20; Jn 10:17; Jn 14:23; Eph 1:6; Col 1:13

Characteristics of God’s love
It is eternal
Je 31:3

Also see: Ps 103:17; Ps 136:1–26; Is 49:15–16; Is 54:8; Is 54:10

It is a covenant of love
Dt 7:9

Also see: Ex 20:6; Dt 7:12; 1 Ki 8:23; Ps 106:45; Da 9:4

It is abundant (extravagant)
Ex 34:6–7

Also see: Ne 9:17; Ps 103:8; Joe 2:13; Jon 4:2; 1 Jn 3:1

It is holy and just
Ps 33:5

Also see: Ps 37:28; Ps 99:4; Is 61:8

Images of God’s love
God as a father:
Dt 1:31; Ho 11:1–4; Lk 15:11–32; Heb 12:6; Pr 3:12

God as a husband:
Je 31:32; Ho 2:14–20; Re 21:2

God’s loving actions
The gift of God’s Son is a unique act of love
1 Jn 4:9–10

God sets his love on the unlovely
Dt 7:7–8

God always acts in love toward believers
Ro 8:38–39

God’s love for his people
Israel
Is 43:4

The church
Re 1:5

God’s love for the world
Dt 10:18; Jn 3:16–17

God’s love for individuals
2 Sa 12:24–25

David:
2 Sa 7:15; Is 55:3

God’s love transforms human love
Human love must respond to God’s love
1 Jn 4:19

Human love must be modeled on God’s love
Mt 5:44–45

God is committed to having devoted, selfless relationships with his people, even though he loves everyone.

Give your heart to God today through His Son Jesus Christ!

Say this prayer: Father in heaven, I believe you raised Jesus from the dead.
Lord Jesus, thank you for dying on the cross for my sin. Please forgive me of all my sins. Come into my heart and life. I receive You as my Lord and Savior. Please, help me live for you and tell others about you for the rest of my life. Fill me with the Holy Spirit. In the name of Jesus, I pray. Amen.

Love Others As God Loved Us | Fruit of the Spirit Series 20

By Pastor Dennis Williams

John 3:16

This verse reminds us of the depth of God’s love for humanity, as He sent His only son to die for our sins. This is the ultimate example of unconditional love.

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Fruit of the Spirit | Love | Fruit of the Spirit series 19

By Pastor Dennis Williams

Love is one of the Fruit of the Spirit, as described in Galatians 5:22-23

Love is God’s unconditional love that seeks the best for others and is not based on feelings or circumstances. Here are some characteristics of love as described in the Bible:

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Fruit vs Gifts | A More Excellent Way?| Fruit of the Spirit series 18

By Pastor Dennis Williams

As a living tree bears good fruit, so the presence of the Holy Spirit in believers causes them to exhibit Christlike attributes.

God expects his people to bear spiritual fruit
Is 5:4

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Fruit of the Spirit | Image of Christ | Fruit of the Spirit series 17

By Pastor Dennis Williams

Believers’ spiritual development and life are compared to a fruit-bearing tree. The lives, attitudes, and behavior of a believer should demonstrate the presence of the Holy Spirit, just as the fruit is evidence of the health and vitality of the tree.

Believers should exhibit evidence of their conversion
Jas 3:13 Also see: Mt 3:8 pp Lk 3:8-9; Mt 7:15-20; 12:33; Jn 15:16; Ro 7:4-5; Tit 3:14; Jas 2:14-26

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Armor of God | Prayer pt. 2 | Rebellious Heart | Fruit of the Spirit series 16

By Pastor Dennis Williams

An uprising against established supernatural or human power. The Bible forbids rebellion against God and shows that Israel’s repeated rebellions against him were futile. The human race is in rebellion against God through its disobedience and unbelief.

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Armor of God | Prayer | Fruit of the Spirit series 15

By Pastor Dennis Williams

As we come to the end of our Armor of God studies, we realize two important points. In order to be effective as Christians wearing the Armor of God, we must be strong in the Lord Eph 6:10 and develop a prayer life before the Lord. Eph 6:18.

God’s children can turn to their Father in prayer.

Under the old covenant Isa 64:8-9 Also see: Ps 103:13-14; Isa 63:16

Under the new covenant Mt 6:9-13 Lk 11:2-4 Also see: Mt 6:6; 7:7-11 Lk 11:9-13; Ro 8:15; Gal 4:6

Jesus Christ’s prayer life with his Father Mk 14:36 Mt 26:39 Mt 26:42 pp Lk 22:42 Also see: Jn 17:1-26

It is possible to approach God in prayer because of Jesus Christ’s sacrifice
Heb 10:19-22 Also see: Eph 3:12; Heb 7:15-19

Prayer reflects a longing for God
Ps 42:1-2; Jer 29:12-13 Also see: Ps 130:5-6; 145:18-19; Pr 8:17; Isa 26:9; 33:2; La 3:25

Lord Jesus, I believe you are the son of God, and you died for my sins and rose again from the dead, I trust you for cleansing and forgiveness, and you have received me as a Child of God. If there is any resentment or unforgiveness for anyone, I lay it at your feet and ask you to forgive me. I ask your forgiveness for being involved in other religions, witchcraft, or the occult seeking other gods. I acknowledge this as sin and loose myself right now in Jesus name. And now, Lord Jesus, I come to and yield my body, mind, and spirit to you. I give you my all. Come into my heart and be my personal Saviour. I surrender my tongue to you to be an instrument of righteousness to worship you in a new language. By faith, I receive it now, Lord in Jesus name. Amen.