Unburdened by Love | 1 John 5:3

Lord's Day: February 22, 2026  Preacher: Carlos Montijo  Series: First John  Topic: Law & Gospel Distinction  Scripture: 1 John 5:3; 4:10, 19; Ephesians 2:1–16; James 1:17; 2 Timothy 2:15; Romans 7:11–8:2; James 4:1–7; Romans 1:16–17; Matthew 11:25–30; Galatians 5:6; 1 Peter 5:6–7 3For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments; and His commandments are not burdensome. 1 John 5:3 Intricate, harmonious connection between love, faith, and obedience—on love visibly manifested and applied I.  His commandments are not burdensome. Why are God’s commandments not burdensome for believers? Because of God’s love. II. “Through many dangers, toils, and snares, I have already come…” If the law of God is not burdensome, then why do we still struggle with burdens? Romans 7:12-8:2 III. The source of quarrels and conflicts among you. James 4:1-7 IV. My burden is light. Matthew 11:25-30 1 Peter 5:6-7 Join us on Sundays for worship at 10:00am: ThornCrown Covenant Baptist Church4712 Montana AveEl Paso, Texas 79903 Contact us at: web: ThornCrownCovenant.Churchcall/text: (915) 843-8088email: [email protected] Scripture quotations taken from the (LSB®) Legacy Standard Bible®, Copyright © 2021 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Managed in partnership with Three Sixteen Publishing Inc. LSBible.org and 316publishing.com