1 John 4.7-21 Why do we love? We Love Because Of God. Defining characteristic of a Believer. Definitive reason why Believers love. Love should describe a Believer because love describes God. We Love Because Of Jesus. John has the Authority to demand love. John has the Authenticity to demand love. Love shows the authenticity and authority of Jesus in a Believer’s life. We Love Because Of People . A Believer loves, or he/she is not a Believer. What does love look like? Why would anyone who isn’t a Believer ever want to be a Believer if Believers won’t love them?