The Advent of Love

What does it truly mean to perceive and experience the otherworldly love that God ushered into the cosmos through Jesus Christ?In this sermon on 1 John 3:1–10, Lead Pastor Neil McClendon preaches on the fourth Sunday of Advent, exploring "The Advent of Love." Pastor Neil contrasts the modern culture's demand for mere tolerance with God's relentless, transforming love. By examining Apostle John's letters, the message outlines three powerful realities established by Christ's arrival: God's love is actively transforming us into His image, destroying the works and power of the devil, and clarifying our identity as children of God who are called to practice righteousness rather than settle for superficial religious substitutes.In this episode, we cover:Perceiving God's Love: Understanding why true love requires perceiving with the mind rather than accepting transactional or abusive relationships.Transforming Love vs. Cultural Tolerance: Recognizing that God does not merely tolerate us as we are, but continually transforms us into model homes of His grace.Destroying the Power of Sin: Examining why Christ appeared to destroy the works of the devil and make it increasingly difficult for believers to abide in sin.Practicing Righteousness: Unpacking what it means to actively produce and celebrate God's righteousness in public, professional, and personal life.Obedience Over Sacrifice: Rejecting empty religious rituals in favor of a lived-out, practical obedience to God.Be sure to follow us:InstagramFacebookYoutube