Clarity #3 - Community (1 John 4:7-12)

In this sermon, we explore what it means to live in a gospel-centered community, where the love of Christ shapes our relationships and interactions. The gospel not only saves us from sin but invites us into the family of God, where we are deeply loved by Him. In response to God’s love, we are called to love one another—though this love can be difficult, it is the essence of Christian unity and forgiveness. As God joyfully watches His children love each other, so too does He desire us to embody this love in tangible ways.

True love isn’t just preached or sung about; it must be expressed through action. Reflecting on the teachings of 1 John and C.S. Lewis, we are reminded that God's love is dynamic, a living activity that calls us to small acts of love today, which prepare us for even greater sacrifices tomorrow. The challenge for the church is to love authentically and selflessly, starting with the everyday moments of grace we share together.