17 Love has been perfected among us in this: that we may have BOLDNESS in the day of judgment; because as He is, so are we in this world. 18 There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love. 19 We love Him because He first loved us.
1 John 4:17-19
Q & A：
- What are the fears you have that are currently tormenting you mentally, emotionally or physically? What do you picture hell to be like and should you be in fear for the day of judgment before God? (1 John 4:17-19; Heb 9:27; Rev 20:14-15)
- What does perfect love mean for you and how have you experienced Agape love from God in your life? Discuss how having peace with God can help you deal with all kinds of fear you face in life and how can you extend the perfect love of God that is graciously given to us towards people who are imperfect around us. (1 John 4:18a; Rom 5:8; 2 Cor 5:21; Gal 3:13-14; Rom 5:1)
- How does it make you feel having Jesus as the mediator and the advocate in heaven for you especially when the devil tries to accuse or condemn you? What truths about God can help you to be fearless in facing tribulation, adversity, rejection or insecurity? (Heb 9:15; 1 Tim 2:5-6; 1 John 2:1-2; Rom 8:31-33)