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Restoration Fellowship Church of Lakeland
Lessons on Love
December 21, 2025
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Lessons on Love

December 21, 2025

Lessons on Love
John 3:16 |  Pastor Joel Rissinger


READING: John 3:16 NIV

BIG IDEA: John 3:16 reveals at least  truths about . We must apply these to our lives as we seek to live and demonstrate the love of God.

  1. God’s love is . It’s just who He is!  John 3:16a
    The world isn’t loveable – but God IS love (see I John 4:8). It isn’t earned and it’s not a feeling…
  2. Love is an active  – “God GAVE.”  John 3:16b & I Corinthians 13:1-7.
    What IS love? Gr.(ẽgapēsen) Strongs: “With the believer, 25/agapáō (“to love”) means actively doing what the Lord prefers, with Him (by His power and direction).”

    It is active, outgoing concern. Not a feeling per se. Gary Smalley – “Love is a Decision.”

    (Karen and my need to learn her love language, acts of kindness.)

  3. Love must be  by choice as well.  John 3:16c & John 1:11.
    Note: We know that many will reject God’s love and offer of eternal life. What about you?

CALL & Prayer: To do more than just quote John 3:16, but to love unconditionally, actively, and without expectation.


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