At the heart of the Christian life is love—love not merely as a feeling, but as a way of life. To be a Christian is to love Christ, not in word only, but in practice. Jesus made it clear: those who love Him will keep His commandments. Love for Christ is expressed in joyful obedience, faithful devotion, and daily communion.

John 14:21

“Those who accept my commandments and obey them are the ones who love me. And because they love me, my Father will love them. And I will love them and reveal myself to each of them.”

This love is not self-generated. “We love because he first loved us” (1 John 4:19). The Christian’s love is the Spirit’s response to the glory of Christ. The more we behold Him, the more our hearts are stirred in affection and allegiance. To know Christ is to treasure Him. To treasure Him is to obey Him. And to obey Him is to walk in love.

A Christ lover is one who delights in His words, longs for His presence, and yields gladly to His will. This is not dry religion—it is life in full bloom. Our love for Christ compels our actions, shapes our relationships, and defines our very purpose. He is not just Savior and Lord—He is our joy.

To be a Christian is to live a life of love in response to the One who laid down His life for us.

Think!

Ask yourself: Does my love for Christ show in my choices, my schedule, my words, my worship? Let your love be seen. Let it grow. Let it be the reason you forgive, serve, sing, and sacrifice. Christ is worthy of your whole heart—give it to Him again today.

Cross References

• 1 Corinthians 16:22 – “If anyone does not love the Lord, that person is cursed. Our Lord, come!”
• Matthew 22:37 – “You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.”
• 1 John 5:3 – “Loving God means keeping his commandments, and his commandments are not burdensome.”
• Philippians 3:8 – “Yes, everything else is worthless when compared with the infinite value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord…”

Series Conclusion

A Christian is not simply someone who attends church, speaks religious words, or claims moral values. A Christian is someone whose entire life has been transformed by Jesus Christ. Through faith, they are a believer; by grace, they are made a child; in Christ, they are called a saint; through His Spirit, they walk in fellowship as a friend; in this present age, they endure as a soldier; in this world, they journey as a pilgrim; in the waiting, they stand as a promise believer; and in every moment, they live as a Christ lover.

Each of these portraits flows from union with Christ. This is the heart of Christian identity: to be “in Christ” (2 Corinthians 5:17). It is not a title we earn, but a name given by grace. It is not merely about what we do, but who we are in Him.

As you reflect on these eight truths, may they stir your affections, strengthen your assurance, and renew your devotion. May they remind you that the Christian life is not a list of obligations—it is a relationship, a calling, a walk, and a destiny wrapped entirely in the love of God through Christ Jesus.

And as you live out your days, never forget: the One who called you is faithful. He will complete the work He began in you (Philippians 1:6). You are His, and He is yours.

Walk forward, Christian—loved, called, and kept by the Lord of glory.

Suggested Prayer

Lord Jesus, You are the love of my soul. Help me to love You not just with words, but with my life. Let my heart burn with devotion to You. Teach me to obey out of delight, not duty. And may my love grow richer and deeper until I see You face to face. You are worthy of it all. Amen.e. Amen.