Reidhead Sermon Report
Sermon Name:
God's Love Messages: The Fact of God's Love
Theme:
Scripture:
The Character of God
John 3:16; Ephesians 3:17-19
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Sermon Overview
Reidhead argues that God's love is not a "feeling" that fluctuates, but a "Fact" demonstrated primarily at the Cross. He cautions against looking for "proof" of God's love in our circumstances or emotions, directing the believer instead to the finished work of Christ. This factual foundation is the only way to maintain peace during times of suffering.
Key Principles
Essential Attribute:Believe that love is God's nature, not a reaction to your behavior or goodness.
Objective Fact: Point to the Cross as the "historical proof" of love when your circumstances seem to contradict it.
Creation & Providence: Look for evidences of God’s care in the world around you as secondary witnesses to His love.
Feelings as Witnesses:Reject "feelings" as a valid measure of God’s love; rely solely on the "Settled Mind" of the Word.
Love's Initiative: Rely on the fact that God loved you "while you were yet a sinner," proving it is not based on your merit.
Human vs. Agape Love:Distinguish between "Phileo" (conditional affection) and "Agape" (unconditional commitment).
Love as the Anchor:Tether your soul to the "fact" of God’s love so you are not swept away by emotional storms.
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