

1 John 4:7-21 | Vision
Aug 11, 2025
The discussion focuses on the powerful themes of love and community, rooted in the message of 1 John 4:7-21. Listeners explore how true love originates from God and the importance of discipleship in creating connections that combat loneliness. The beauty of the triune God's love is highlighted, emphasizing its significance in our relationships. An impactful story about an elderly woman illustrates the need for genuine connections, while the importance of communion within the church and embodying divine love closes the conversation.
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1 John 4:7–13 Frames The Sermon
- Jason Dunn reads 1 John 4:7–13 as the sermon text.
- The passage anchors the message: God is love and we are commanded to love one another.
Disciple Defined: Communion, Community, Commission
- Jason defines a disciple as united to Jesus in communion, community, and commission.
- That definition determines New City's mission to call, form, and send disciple makers.
Trinity Reveals God's Beauty
- Jason argues that God is love and the Trinity is the secret of God's beauty.
- The three-in-one relationship models overflowing, self-giving love poured out into creation.