1 John 04: God Defines Love

"God is love" ranks among the most misunderstood and controversial verses in the entire Bible. Not because the truth it contains is complicated, but because of how frequently it's twisted to justify beliefs and behaviors that contradict Scripture's clear teaching.

Pastor Brandon dives deep into 1 John 4, revealing the profound difference between "God defines love" and the popular misinterpretation that "love defines God." Through careful examination of the apostle John's writing, we discover that God doesn't conform to our subjective feelings of love—rather, He demonstrated what genuine love is through Christ's sacrificial death on the cross. This distinction changes everything about how we approach relationships, morality, and spiritual growth.

The podcast unpacks several key truths from this powerful chapter: how to test spirits and recognize false teaching, why acknowledging Jesus came in a physical body matters, how perfect love expels fear, and why claiming to love God while hating fellow believers exposes a spiritual lie. With pastoral wisdom, Brandon addresses how this passage has been co-opted by those seeking to justify sin under the banner of "love," while showing how God's definition of love—sacrificial action for others' eternal good—transforms our understanding of both God and ourselves.

You'll walk away with a renewed appreciation for how God's love was demonstrated through Christ and practical guidance for reflecting that same sacrificial love in your relationships. Take time today to meditate on what Jesus endured for you, and watch as His perfect love begins to cast out fear and anxiety in your life. Subscribe, share, and join the Bible Breakdown Discussion on Facebook for daily devotions that will deepen your understanding of God's Word.

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