Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

A New Commandment for New People

A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. 35 By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”  John 13:34-35

The New Commandment . . .

1. It is given by a new revelation: the revealing Father

Hebrews 1:1-3

2. It is obeyed by a new power: the indwelling Spirit

John 14:15-17

John 16:12-14

Romans 5:5

1 Thessalonians 4:9

3. It is modeled by a new example: the incarnate Christ

John 13:15

1 Peter 2:21