Title: The Roots of Love
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I Peter 1:22-2:3
Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for a sincere brotherly love, love one another earnestly from a pure heart, since you have been born again, not of perishable seed but of imperishable, through the living and abiding word of God; for
“All flesh is like grass
and all its glory like the flower of grass.
The grass withers,
and the flower falls,
but the word of the Lord remains forever.”
And this word is the good news that was preached to you. So put away all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander. Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk, that by it you may grow up into salvation— if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is good.
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Join us as Jed Gillis explores the latter part of 1 Peter 1, uncovering profound truths about our identity as God's people. This sermon emphasizes that believers, though born again by God's great mercy, live as exiles in a world that is not their home. How do we navigate this tension? By embodying sincere brotherly love rooted in our new birth and faith.
Peter directs us to love one another earnestly from a pure heart. This love stems from the imperishable seed of the gospel and our obedience to the truth. As believers, we're called to put away malice, deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander—hindrances that destroy authentic love.
We explore why genuine community matters and how it contrasts with the superficial connections our modern world often offers. True love within the church isn't about running a smooth organization but having real relationships grounded in humility and joy in Christ.
The sermon also highlights our need for spiritual nourishment from God's Word, likened to newborns craving milk. This longing for God's goodness fuels our ability to love others deeply and fervently.
Reflect with us on these transformative truths and pray for guidance to live out a life marked by pure love.
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Berean Bible Church is a non-denominational church in East Knoxville, TN. We are grounded in the Word, celebrating the transformative power of the Gospel. Our community thrives on worship and mutual encouragement, fostering deep connections among members. Committed to our mission, we reach out with compassion and hope, reflecting God's glory throughout our city and beyond.
Learn more at berean.church.
