ADVENT READING: Psalm 117:1-2 Summary: Today as we continue our journey through Advent, we are focusing on the love that Jesus brought into our world and our lives. SERMON TEXT: 1 John 4:7-16 1. Christ Is LOVE Embodied (1 John 4:7-16) 2. LOVE Defines and Propels Us (John 13:34-35) 3. LOVE Empowers Us To Cross The Borders (Matthew 5:43-44) A biblical theology is about love—love of God and love of neighbor: If we know God rightly, we will love Him as Father, Son, and Spirit. If we love our neighbors, we will share the gospel of Jesus with them that they too may repent, believe, know God rightly through Jesus, and love Him.