(1 John 3:16-24)

I. The ultimate example of love

A. “By this we know love” (1 John 3:16; 1 Thessalonians 4:9)
B. No greater expression of love ever demonstrated (Luke 9:18-22; John 10:11, 15, 17-18; 19:10-11)

II. The ultimate motive of love

A. We are indebted to each other (1 John 3:16; Romans 1:14)
B. Love in action (1 John 3:17; Acts 4:32-37; 2 Corinthians 8:1-4)
C. Actions speak louder than words (1 John 3:18; James 2:14-17; Matthew 25:31-46)

III. The ultimate results of love

A. Gives us assurance (1 John 3:19-20; 1:9)
B. Gives us confidence in prayer (1 John 3:21-22)
C. Ensures that we abide in Christ (1 John 3:23-24)