Believers’ Spirit-empowered, sacrificial love for one another glorifies God and powerfully demonstrates genuine faith in Christ. In part 2 of Biblical Fellowship, Pastor Dan Cox reads from John 13:31-35.
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Study Notes
“Koinonia” = Common Life
- Is a sharing of our experience of God and life in Christ
- Requires commitment, honesty, openness and integrity
- Promotes spiritual growth
- Enriches our relationship with God and one another
- Provides strength, refreshment and instruction for our souls
John 13:31-35
- The Glorification of the Father & the Son (v. 31-32)
- The Departure of the Son (v. 33)
- The Commandment of the Son (vv. 34-35)
Principles from the Text
- God brings glory to Himself in unexpected ways
- Believers are to love one another sacrificially
- Believers are to love one another through the power of the Holy Spirit
- Spirit-empowered, sacrificial love demonstrates to the world that believers are genuine followers of Christ
Applying the Text
- Do you love sacrificially?
- Do you love through the power of the indwelling Spirit?
- Does your love show others that you are a “real-deal” Christian?