The Christ-like Life in a Self-Centred World

Expect Opposition (John 15:18-20)

Command to Love (Jn. 15:17)

The need for loving each other

Strengthened by love

Cursed by the World

Our aversion to trouble

We’re sheep amongst wolves

Chosen to be Different

Set Apart

Out of the World

Understand the Opposition (John 15:21-24)

Christ-likeness Brings Resentment

Focus of hatred is Jesus

Christians reflect Jesus

Not all bad news

Cause of the Opposition

Ignorance of God

Blindness to God

Strengthen for the Opposition (John 15:25-27)

Courage from God’s Sovereignty (John 15:25)

Courage from God’s Strength (John 15:26)

Courage as God Sends (John 15:27)