What does love really look like? Not the filtered, feel-good version we see

in movies or social media—but the kind of love that leaves a mark, rewrites

our story, and overcomes darkness?

In Week 8 of our No Filter Faith series, we explore the heart of John’s letter

—and arguably the heart of the Gospel: God is love. Not just that He loves,

but that He is the definition of love. From the start, John makes it clear: if

you claim to know God, love is your proof. No exceptions. Love isn’t

optional. It’s the evidence that God lives in you.

This message unpacks how God’s love isn’t based on your performance,

effort, or spiritual checklist. It’s rooted in what He gave—His Son, Jesus.

And that kind of sacrificial love changes everything.

We also dive into the trap of legalism, the danger of performance-based

faith, and how to break free from it by choosing love. Real love. Not a vibe,

not a rulebook—love that serves, forgives, sacrifices, and casts out fear.

You’ll walk away understanding that love is more than a commandment. It’s

a weapon. It’s the way we defeat the world, heal relationships, and walk in

victory.

The takeaway? Don’t just believe in God. Let His love live in you. Let it

drive out fear, fuel forgiveness, and overflow into every relationship.

Because the loudest evidence of real faith isn’t how much Scripture you

know—it’s how well you love.