God is Love 1 John 4:7-12 John is exhorting us in two ways. First, John is telling us that it is in Jesus Christ, first and foremost that we know Godly love. Second, that those who discover this love are called to exhibit that love in turn both toward God and toward fellow believers. Part 1: Love is From God. Vss. 7-8 Part 2: What is Love? Vss. 9-10 Part 3: What Ought We to do about Love? Vss. 11-12