If you were asked to explain what is a Christian, how would you answer?

1 John 4:19–5:2 ESV

19 We love because he first loved us. 20 If anyone says, “I love God,” and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen cannot love God whom he has not seen. 21 And this commandment we have from him: whoever loves God must also love his brother. 1 Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the Father loves whoever has been born of him. 2 By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and obey his commandments.

The result of “Because He first loved us”

Jesus becomes first in our lives

Ways to show our love for Christ...

Put His agenda ahead of our own

Be faithful in worship (gathering together)

Be faithful in worship (gathering together)

Live life reflecting Him

Live life reflecting Him

Train up our children

Train up our children

Make the tough calls

Make the tough calls

Be on Mission

Love God and our fellow Christians

1 John 4:21 ESV

21 And this commandment we have from him: whoever loves God must also love his brother.

1 John 5:1–2 ESV

1 Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the Father loves whoever has been born of him. 2 By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and obey his commandments.