1 John 4:7-11 What is Love

True love isn't just a feeling but originates from God Himself. First John 4:7-11 reveals that agape love is self-giving and sacrificial, flowing from God's character into our hearts through the Holy Spirit. God demonstrated this love by sending His Son as our substitute, taking the punishment we deserved. Because we are already beloved by God, we can now love others without expecting anything in return. This divine love should first be practiced within the church community, then flow outward to the world.