John 15:9 ESV
As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love.
Compliance (n.): Following the rules or laws.
Biblically: Obeying God’s commands out of love for Him.
1. Understanding God’s
John 15:9 NIV
As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love.
2. The for Obedience
John 15:10 ESV
If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and abide in his love.
Philippians 2:12 NIV
Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling.
3. from Obedience
John 15:11 ESV
These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.
Hebrews 10:24-25 GW
We must also consider how to encourage each other to show love and to do good things. We should not stop gathering together with other believers, as some of you are doing. Instead, we must continue to encourage each other even more as we see the day of the Lord coming.
5. The Blessings of
Deuteronomy 28:1-2 NIV
If you fully obey the Lord your God and carefully follow all his commands… All these blessings will come on you and accompany you if you obey the Lord your God.
Answer Key: Love; Need; Joy; Community; Obedience