Continued from the morning service of 5/30/2021

TEXT:  I John 3:18-24

1.  True faith produces genuine love       I John 3:18-20
   1. Genuine love is more than mere words
   2. Genuine love is more than human emotions
   3. Genuine love is more than human ability
2. True faith produces confidence in relationship     I John 3:21-22
   1. Peace in knowing you are a part of God’s family
      1. The peace of being loved by God; of belonging to God;
      2. The peace of God from the love of God being in our heart to show to others     Romans 5:5;  Philippians 4:7;  Colossians 3:15
   2. Assurance in coming before the Lord in prayer
   3. Certainty in pleasing God through obeying His Word
3. True faith produces true fruit     I John 3:23-24
   1. The fruit of God’s love being in us
   2. The fruit of righteousness being in us     Ephesians 5
   3. The fruit of the Spirit being produced in us     Galatians 4:16-26

• Action Points:
  • How are you seeing the evidence of true faith in your life producing:   1. genuine love?   2. real relationships?  3. God’s fruit in you?