In this lesson we focus on two extraordinary statements made by John. The first: "No one has seen God at any time." But what about all the examples in the Old Testament where it says someone did see God? Early Christians provide a fascinating explanation that resolves this apparent contradiction. The second, we look at the often-misunderstood statement, "Perfect love casts out fear." Does that mean Christians no longer need to fear God, or is there another way to understand what John meant here?
Teaching Notes
Perfect Love Casts Out Fear (1 John 4:17-21) - Lesson Outline (PDF)