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Halls generally show that 60% of us believe in hell, but only 4% think there's a good

chance that we will go there.

It's probably pretty important that you know where you stand on this topic.

According to the Apostle John, every road into and out of the day of judgment is paved

on the topic of love.

There's probably no other biblical author that spoke more about love and considered its

effects and implications in such detail.

So when John tells us how to have confidence on the coming day of judgment and the role

that love will play, we should all pay close attention.

So the theme of this meditation from 1 John chapter 4 is about love, and how to be confident

standing on the love of God when facing eternity.

As we begin, know that you're safe here, surrounded by the Word of God, and the incarnate

Word that is His Son.

There's nothing to fear here.

Just feel the presence of God's love.

Take three deep belly breaths as your eyes drift, first from open, into a soft focus, and

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