Jesus said to them, “If God were your Father, you would love me, for I came from God and I am here. I came not of my own accord, but he sent me.  John 8:42

1. True Disciples continue in the written Word of God: John 8:31-32

a. Continuance of Christ-like development: Colossians 3:16-17

b. Continuance in Spiritual Warfare: Eph. 6:10-17, Matt. 4:1-11

2. True Disciples are in union and commune with the Living Word of God: John 8:36

a. Freed from the penalty of sin in union with Christ’s death

JUSTIFICATION: Romans 6:6-7

b. Freed from the power of sin in union with Christ’s resurrection

SANCTIFICATION: Romans 6:4

c. Freed from the presence of sin in union with Christ’s return

GLORIFICATION: Colossians 3:1-4, 1 John 3:1-3

Tonight

A. Love to the Father

1. His availability through prayer: Matthew 6:9, John 20:17

2. His benevolent care: Matthew 6:25-26

3. His guiding sovereignty: Acts 4:23-31, Psalm 136

B. Love to the Son

1. Our High Priest: Hebrews 4:14-15, Hebrews 7:23-25

2. Our Ruling King: Jude 24

3. Our Teaching Prophet: Matthew 7:28-29

C. Love to the Holy Spirit

1. His praying ministry: Romans 8:26

2. His illuminating ministry: John 16:12-14

3. His comforting ministry: John 14:16, 26, John 15:26, John 16:7