In this teaching, Kenny emphasizes that the practical application of God's Word begins with love, specifically the divine love of God, agape, which is unselfish, sacrificial, and perfect. He highlights that love must be genuine and unfeigned, not hypocritical, and that it is the Holy Spirit who enables believers to express this love, which is evidence of their transformation in Christ. The primary focus is on love within the body of Christ, where brotherly love (Philadelphia) is essential for a strong testimony. Kenny stresses that love must also extend outward to all men, reflecting God's love for the world, as exemplified in John 3:16, and to enemies, following Christ’s command to love our enemies and do good to those who persecute us. He underscores that love expressed practically involves actions such as kindness, honesty, humility, and forgiveness, even in difficult circumstances. Kenny reminds believers that this love is not natural but empowered by the Holy Spirit, and that it is the evidence of true Christianity. The ultimate goal is to demonstrate God's love in all relationships, which glorifies Him and fulfills His perfect will. He concludes with a prayer for divine love to be manifested in believers, enabling them to reflect Christ’s love to the world.

Main Points Outline

Love as the foundation of Christian life and testimony
Agape love is divine, unselfish, sacrificial, and empowered by the Holy Spirit
Love must be genuine and unfamed, not hypocritical
Love expressed in the body of Christ (brotherly love/Philadelphia) is essential for unity and testimony
Love extends to all men, reflecting God's love for the world (John 3:16)
Love even toward enemies, following Christ’s example (Matthew 5:44, Luke 23:34, Acts 7:60)
Practical expressions include kindness, honesty, humility, forgiveness, and patience
Love is evidence of true Christian transformation and is impossible without divine power
Focus on loving one another, not self, as the key to effective Christian living
God’s vengeance belongs to Him; believers are called to leave justice in His hands
Prayer for divine love to manifest in believers for God's glory

Controlled By The Love Of Christ

Controlled By The Love Of Christ