THE GOAL OF OUR INSTRUCTION IS LOVE…FROM…
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Text:1 Timothy 1:5 and John 13:34-35
Introduction: The result or “Goal” of our preaching and teaching is to produce in the faithful brethren a love for other Christians and also a love for mankind in the exact same manner as Jesus loved and loves even still.
Point 1:The End Goal…Love!
- The Apostles taught with purpose and so should we!
- Goal(Greek #5056)“Telos”
*To set out for a definite place or destination
*To point or aim at as a limit
*The purpose or result of effort
*The conclusion of an action or a state of being
- Love(Greek #26)“Agape”
*An abiding affection and benevolence for others
*The sacrificial love of God for man
*The sacrificial love of Christians for other Christians and those who are not Christians
Point 2:…of Our Instruction…!
As good soldiers of the Captain of the Lord of Hosts…
- Instruction (Greek #3852)“Paraggelia”
*Strong’s Concordance- A mandate; a charge, a command to action
*Thayer’s Greek Dictionary- a charge or command used of Christian teaching relative to right living.
*Vines Dictionary- of military origin. To pass on an announcement, hence denotes to give an order, a charge or command from superiors.
- 1 Thess. 4:1-2 The apostle Paul as a good soldier in the Lord’s army passes on the Lord’s commandments to the Christians in Thessalonica.
- John 13:34-35 Jesus Himself commands us to love one another just like He sacrificially loved us when He walked the earth.
Practical Applications:
What caught your attention from today’s sermon?
Using the definition of the word “Goal” in context to the overall lesson, how should it impact a person’s life purpose, priorities, and daily tasks and activities?
Using the definition of the word “Love” in context to the overall lesson, what changes in your life need to be made?
The word instruction means to convey a command given by a superior? In the context, who is the superior and what will be the end results or consequence of not obeying the subordinate’s command?
Points for Prayer:
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