1Jo 4:16 And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him.
1Jo 4:17 Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world.
1Jo 4:18 There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.
1Jo 4:19 We love him, because he first loved us.
Almost all Christians know that God loves them. At basic level, we understand that God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son (Jn 3:16). However, we have got to truly believe in the Love of God.
1Jo 4:16 And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us
Know the Love of God and believe it (Him).
Understanding God’s perfect love for us (not our love for Him) will make us realize that as Jesus is, right now, so are we in this world (not the world to come).
1Jo 4:17 Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world.
1Co 1:30 But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:
Rom 5:17 For if by one man's offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.)
With this understanding, you can never fear the day of judgement because Christ is your righteousness, your sanctification, your holiness, your all in all.
With this understanding, all fear (fear of death, fear of hell, fear of future, fear of poverty, etc) are all gone because you have life, eternal and financial security in Christ Jesus (Phil 4:19).
If you still fear any of these things, it is because you do not yet fully understand His love for you. Before you knew Christ, before you could ever do anything good or bad, God loved you and still loves you. So, right now, after giving your life to Christ, God still loves you. All of your service and reciprocated love (as it were) is all because Christ loves you first.
1Jo 4:19 We love him, because he first loved us.
Rev 2:4 Nevertheless I have [somewhat] against thee, because thou hast left thy first love.
So, keep operating in the first love of Jesus. Never forget the first love! It is not your love for Him, but, all about His love for you. ...
Reference
Teachingoftheword.com (aka totw)
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