From Death to Life: The Power of Loving the Brethren

Sep 21, 2025    Steve Thomas

In this powerful message, we explore the profound concept of moving from death to life through Christ's love. The central theme revolves around 1 John 3, where we're challenged to examine our hearts and how we treat our fellow believers. Are we truly abiding in life, or are we still clinging to the shadows of death through hatred and unforgiveness? We're reminded that our love for one another is a tangible sign of our spiritual transformation. The message draws fascinating parallels between physical death in the Old Testament laws and spiritual death in our relationships today. Just as touching a corpse made one unclean, harboring resentment or hatred towards our brothers and sisters in Christ keeps us in a state of spiritual impurity. This challenges us to reflect on our daily interactions and attitudes, urging us to choose life-giving love over death-dealing hatred.