LOVE ONE ANOTHER                	Pastor Bob Chroninger 
Trinity C.U.  2-18-01  A.M.         			John 13:31-35   	

LOVE... 
	What a wonderful word... What a wonderful experience for our human relationships!  Love for 
"one another" has a prominent place in the Bible and that love is demonstrated in a variety of different 
ways in the family at home and in the Family of Believers! 
I.  JESUS DEMONSTRATED THIS LOVE..
 ** He said... "as I have loved you.."  Jn.13:34 
  A. In His Condescension...  Phil.2:5-8 
  B. In His Concern.. 
    1. He had compassion on the multitudes.. Mt.9:36; 
    2. He cared for the hurting.. 
	- He healed their sick... Mt.14:14 
	- He fed their hunger..  Mt.15:32 
	- He opened their blind eyes..  Mt.20:34 
  C. In His Crucifixion.. 
    1. The Love of God was Demonstrated here..  Ro.5:8 
    2. The Love of God was Demonstrated for our Good!  1Jn.4:9,10 
II.  JESUS DEMANDS THIS LOVE.. 
  A. Love God, of course.. Mk.12:30 
  B. Love Your Family... spouse, children, etc. Eph.5:25 
  C. Love Your Neighbor... as yourself..  Mt.22:39 
  D. Love Your Enemies...  Luke 6:34,35 
    1. If you only do good to those who do for you... In what way are you different?? 
  E. Love Your Fellow Believers..  Jn.13:34.. (A "One Another" Fellowship) 
    1. A Long List of "One Another" Responsibilities... (on the back) 
III.  JESUS DEFINES THIS LOVE... 
  A. It Is Love Without Hypocrisy.. no pretense..  Ro.12:9,10 
  B. It Is Love Without Harm..  Ro.13:10 
  C. It Is Love Without Limits.. 
    1. With a pure heart fervently... 1Pet.1:22 
    2. With tender hearts and humble minds..  1Pet.3:8 
    3. With an incredible attitude... 1Cor.13:4-7 
    4. With deed and truth... not just words... 1Jn.3:17,18 
IV.  JESUS DEVELOPS THIS LOVE... IN US! 
  A. By Saving Each of Us (?)   ARE YOU SAVED?
    1. It is the CROSS that makes the Difference !!! 
    2. It is by GRACE through FAITH that it becomes personal !! 
  B. By Using Each Other..  Heb.10:24,25 
    1. Consider one another to provoke unto love and good works. 
  C. By Praying For Each Other..  Phil.1:9; 1Thes.3:12 
  D. By Instruction For Each Other.. 
    1. The Message... 1Jn.3:11 
    2. The Command... 1Jn.3:23 
    3. The Evidence.. 1Jn.4:7 
    4. The Example... 1Jn.4:11 

DO YOU SENSE THE "LOVE OF THE BRETHREN" AT TRINITY ?? 
   ARE YOU A PART OF THE "PROBLEM" OR A PART OF THE "SOLUTION" ?? 
      BE CONVERTED... BE COMMITTED!!!  START RIGHT NOW !!
		IT IS A "ONE ANOTHER" FELLOWSHIP !!
	- Love One Another..  Jn.13:35; 1Thes.3:12; 4:9; 1Jn.3:11,23; 4:7,11,12; 2Jn.5; 1Pet.1:22
	- Care for One Another.. 1Cor.12:25
	- Stimulate One Another.. Heb.10:24,25
	- Encourage One Another..  1Thes.5:11
	- Bear with One Another.. Col.3:13; Eph.4:2
	- Forgive One Another.. Col.3:13; Eph.4:32
	- Devoted to One Another.. Ro.12:9,10
	- Edify One Another.. Ro.14:9; 1Thes.5:11
	- Receive One Another.. Ro.15:7
	- Admonish One Another..  Ro.15:14; Col.3:16
	- Salute, Greet One Another.. Ro.16:16; 1Cor.16:20; 2Cor.13:12; 1Pet.5:14
	- Serve One Another.. Gal.5:13
	- Kind to One Another.. Eph.4:32
	- Submit to One Another.. Eph.5:21; 1Pet.5:5
	- Comfort One Another.. 1Thes.4:18
	- Exhort One Another.. Heb.3:13
	- Confess to One Another..  Jas.5:16
	- Pray for One Another..  Jas.5:16
	- Compassion for One Another..  1Pet.3:8
	- Hospitality for One Another..  1Pet.4:9
	- Minister to One Another..  1Pet.4;10
	- Fellowship with One Another..  1Jn.1:7

WHAT A WONDERFUL PLACE THE CHURCH IS (TO BE) !!
  EACH OF US EXERCISING OUR GIFTS IN THE AREA THAT WE ARE BEST SUITED!
    EACH OF US GROWING IN AREAS IN WHICH WE MIGHT BE "WEAK" !