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

A. A Chief Evidence of New Birth and Revival

1. New Birth: The Giving of God’s Love in the Heart: Romans 5:1-5, 1 Peter 1:22-23, 1 Thess. 4:9, 1 Peter 1:8, John 13:34-35

2. The Revived Christian: Recovery of First Love

The Causes of Loss of First Love

– A loss of first love for the Lord Jesus (neglect, laziness & busyness): Rev. 2:1-5, Jeremiah 2:1-5, 31-32

– A culture of sin desensitizing us and making us cold: Matt. 24:12

– A worldliness quenching the love of God in the heart: 1 John 2:15-17

B. The Inward Look: Obeying the Great Commandment: Matt. 22:34-40, Deut. 6:5, Mark 12:28-31, Luke 10:25-27, 1 John 4:7-21