The Necessity Of The Love Of Christ In These Last Days
Mac emphasizes the importance of recognizing the love of Christ in our lives, especially in these critical last days. He begins by acknowledging that God qualifies us to be in His presence and to hear His word through the Holy Spirit. Mac highlights the necessity of Christ's love, warning that neglecting it can lead to a cold heart, as indicated in Matthew and Revelation. He discusses the ongoing battle between God's love and self-love, urging believers to allow Christ's love to control their lives. Mac stresses the importance of being prepared for Christ's return, reminding us that today is the time to respond to His call. He reflects on the significance of the cross, which represents the ultimate display of God's love, and the role of the Holy Spirit in our lives. Mac encourages believers to remain fervent in their love for Christ, warning against distractions that can lead to a loss of first love. He concludes by urging the church to embrace the love of Christ collectively, as it is essential for spiritual growth and unity in the body of Christ.
Outline of Main Points
- God qualifies us to be in His presence and hear His word.
- The necessity of Christ's love in critical times.
- Neglecting Christ's love can lead to a cold heart.
- The battle between God's love and self-love.
- Importance of being prepared for Christ's return.
- The significance of the cross as the ultimate display of love.
- The role of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
- Encouragement to remain fervent in love for Christ.
- Embracing the love of Christ collectively for spiritual growth.
12 And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold.
4 Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love.
14 For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead: 15 And that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again.
13 But exhort one another daily, while it is called To day; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.
19 And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God.
