Fresh Life Church How Do I Know God Loves Me?
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Jun 9, 2025 Ben Stuart, a dynamic pastor and author, shares profound insights on the relentless and sacrificial love of God as described in 1 John 4. He explores how truly believing in this love can transform your life, freeing you from fear and insecurity. Through personal anecdotes, he highlights how divine love empowers us to connect meaningfully with others. The conversation emphasizes the importance of recognizing one's worth through God’s love and its ability to inspire genuine acts of selfless love.
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Rappelling Trust Story
- Ben Stuart shares a rappelling story illustrating how people say they trust their safety gear but panic when they must lean back and trust it.
- Their actions betray their fear, showing how knowing something is safe differs from truly trusting it.
Knowing God's Love Means Fearlessness
- The word "love" appears 46 times in 1 John 4, emphasizing its centrality.
- Knowing God's love brings fearlessness and the freedom to love others selflessly.
Scuba Dive Panic and Love Source
- Ben shares a scuba diving panic story where a buddy's gear failed and he panicked, almost endangering them both.
- Scarcity causes desperation and exploitation, but having a love-source enables one to love others freely.