No Fear in Love
Expelling terror and anxiety through love.
Perfect love driving out fear.
The big idea
There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment.
Opening scripture
“There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment.”
What does “No Fear in Love” walk through?
No Fear in Love
1 John 4:18 · KJV
There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment.
In plain English
There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment.
Living in the Light
This passage from 1 John reminds us of our eternal hope and daily calling in Christ. Perfect love driving out fear. As we walk in this truth, our hearts are filled with courage and peace.
“There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment.”
Pray
Lord Jesus, thank You for the truth of 1 John 4:18. Write it upon my heart and let it guide my steps today. Amen.
Write it down
How can you apply 1 John 4:18 to your current circumstances?
Go in Faith
May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit today.
Which passages does this journey use?
One passage, drawn from 1 John 4:18. Every verse appears here in the King James text with a plain-English line beside it, so you can read it without a commentary open. Allow about 4 minutes for the whole thing, or 4 short sittings.
- 1 John 4:18
Read any of these in full on the complete KJV, or look the wording up independently at Blue Letter Bible.
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