I. Love is a Persistent Theme (verses 10-11)
A. John 13:34-35, “A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.”
B. John 15:12, “This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.”
C. 23X in 1 John
D. 19X in Gospel of John
II. Love is Promised Retaliation (verses 12-13)
A. Cain resented Abel’s righteousness
B. The world resents our righteousness
C. Martin Luther – “This world is no friend to help me on to God.”
D. 2 Timothy 3:12, “Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.”
III. Love is Perceived in Christ (verses 14-16)
A. The substance of Love comes from Him
B. The sacrifice of Love comes from Him
IV. Love is Practiced by Believers (verses 17-18)
A. Actions speak louder than words
B. The Good Samaritan (Luke 10:30ff)
