In this episode, we dive deep into 1 John 4:13–18 and explore the powerful truth that there is no fear in love. Through the lens of Scripture, we uncover what it means to live in the reality that God is love, that Christ is in us, and that we are one with Him. You’ll hear how the Holy Spirit affirms our identity, why punishment has no place in the love of God, and how realizing “as He is, so are we in this world” transforms fear into freedom.
Podcast Sections with Time Stamps & Key Points
The Spirit’s Witness Within (00:00 – 00:28)
• Reading from 1 John 4:13–18.
• The Holy Spirit confirms that we are in Christ and He in us.
• Living in “blessed assurance” — the reality that Jesus is ours.
Jesus, Savior of the World (00:28 – 01:14)
• The Father sent His Son to be the Savior of the world, not just the religious few.
• Salvation is by grace, not works or performance.
• Humanity is awakening to Christ’s saving reality.
Acknowledging Christ Within (01:14 – 02:33)
• To confess Jesus as the Son of God is to awaken to union with Him.
• “God is in you, and you are in God” — this is reality, not potential.
• Acknowledgment leads to experience of what is already true.
God Is Love — The Nature of His Being (02:33 – 04:12)
• 1 Corinthians 13 reveals what divine love looks like.
• God does not keep a record of wrongs; He holds no grudges.
• Love is not just what God does — it’s who He is and always has been.
Living in Love Is Living in God (04:12 – 04:53)
• “Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them.”
• Humanity and creation express God’s love.
• This revelation heals shame, guilt, and fear.
As He Is, So Are We (04:53 – 06:35)
• “In this world, we are like Jesus.”
• John’s statement is ontological — it speaks of our true being.
• Jesus reveals both who God is and who we are.
• Our failures don’t change the reality of our divine likeness.
Perfect Love Drives Out Fear (06:35 – 08:40)
• “There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear.”
• All fear is connected to punishment — yet God does not punish.
• God disciplines and corrects, but never condemns.
• The belief in eternal torment is a distortion of divine love.
• When we grasp God’s patient, kind, record-free love, fear loses its grip.
Prayer and Benediction (08:40 – 09:58)
• Gratitude for God’s love and union with us.
• A prayer for freedom from fear and alignment of being and doing.
• Blessing to walk in peace, love, and light.
Closing Remarks (09:58 – 10:11)
• Encouragement to follow, rate, and share the podcast.
• “May your day be filled with the perfect love that casts out all fear.”
