Just as Christ is the embodiment of the Father’s love, so are we to embody His love toward one another. Every facet of who we are and how we live should orient around His defining love.

Core Aspects of God’s Love Revealed in Scripture

• Unconditional: God’s love does not depend on our actions.
  • Romans 5:8 yet sinners
  • Psalm 145:8–9:
• Sacrificial: The greatest demonstration is Christ dying for us while we were still sinners.
  • John 15:13 No greater love than this…
  • John 13:1 the full extent of His love
• Steadfast and Faithful: His love endures generation after generation, never wavering.
  • Psalm 136 His love endures forever
  • Lamentations 3:22–23:love of the Lord never ceases;
• Transformative: Knowing God’s love changes how we view ourselves and others.
  • 1 Corinthians 13:4–7
  • Ephesians 3:16-19
• Redemptive: God’s love is offered to all people, regardless of their past
  • Deuteronomy 10:18
  • Ephesians 2:13 surrounding verses for context too

1 John 4:7–12 knowing God = loving.

As we dive into the values of CORE, we discover truths that are universal for the people of God, including our calling to reflect God’s purpose for us. There is a difference between function and purpose, our design reveals His intent for us to BE His people rather than DO anything for Him.

Obedience to God’s Word sets us free as we act in love, believe with trust, and confess the Truth to the world.

This is the first in our new series on the values of CORE church:

1. Centering God’s Grace
2. Obeying God’s Truth
3. Reflecting God’s Purpose
4. Embodying God’s Love

Today we discuss how God’s grace is the anchor of the Christian faith. His grace enables us to live the righteous life He desires so that the world may know Him.

God has given us so much in this world to expand His kingdom. Are we using what was given to us or just keeping it a secret. Remember that we will be held accountable.

The people of Kingdom of God must show mercy as our Heavenly Father shows us mercy.

Don’t forget your oil.

Do not be jealous of God’s grace and mercy.