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Hymns Based on 1 John 3:17
Christian hymns and worship songs connected to 1 John 3:17
"But whoever has the world’s goods and sees his brother in need, then closes his heart of compassion against him, how does God’s love remain in him? My little children, let’s not love in word only, or with the tongue only, but in deed and truth."
— 1 John 3:17
Theological Significance
This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Discipleship, Call to Worship, Charity, Christian responsibility, Christian Service. Many worship songs connected to 1 John 3:17 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.
Sermon Themes from This Passage
- Discipleship
- Call to Worship
- Charity
- Christian responsibility
- Christian Service
Suggested Hymns for Worship
Opening Hymn
When the Church of Jesus
Closing Hymn
Good King Wenceslas
Example Worship Flow
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Call to Worship Psalm 100
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2
Opening Hymn When the Church of Jesus
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3
Scripture Reading 1 John 3:17
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4
Sermon Discipleship
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5
Closing Hymn Good King Wenceslas
Hymns Inspired by This Passage
When the Church of Jesus is a searching hymn about the relationship between worship and Christian responsibility.