Scriptures: 1 John 4:7-21, Romans 5:8, 6:23, Ephesians 3:17-19, Jeremiah 31:3

When you really study the God kind of love that God has for us, it will change your whole perspective on both His love for you and the love you ought to have for Him and others. God loves you and wants you to love others the way He loves you. The Bible is God's love letter to the world. In this message, Dr. Merritt explores the concept that "God is love". Beyond knowing who He loves and how He loves, we can experience His love in a real, radical and eternal way.

"The number one birthmark of a true follower of Christ and a real child of God is love. When you and I were born into this world we took on the nature of our parents. When you and I are born into God’s family we take on His nature and His nature is love. If God is love and if God is in you then you will express God’s love in you to others." --Dr. Merritt

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