Hymns Based on 1 John 4:11

Christian hymns and worship songs connected to 1 John 4:11

"By this God’s love was revealed in us, that God has sent his only born Son into the world that we might live through him. In this is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son as the atoning sacrifice for our sins. Beloved, if God loved us in this way, we also ought to love one another."

— 1 John 4:11

Theological Significance

This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Love, Mission, Assurance, Christian Unity, Discipleship. Many worship songs connected to 1 John 4:11 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.

Sermon Themes from This Passage

Love
Mission
Assurance
Christian Unity
Discipleship

Suggested Hymns for Worship

Response Hymn There's a Wideness in God's Mercy

Reflection Hymn When Love Is Found

Closing Hymn Pass It On

Example Worship Flow

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Call to Worship Psalm 100
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Scripture Reading 1 John 4:11
3
Sermon Love
4
Response Hymn There's a Wideness in God's Mercy
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Reflection Hymn When Love Is Found
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Closing Hymn Pass It On

Hymns Inspired by This Passage

Pass It On

Pass It On is a 1969 Christian song centered on mission, testimony, discipleship, and the sharing of God’s love.

There's a Wideness in God's Mercy

There's a Wideness in God's Mercy celebrates divine compassion as larger than the limits people habitually place upon it.

We Are One in the Spirit

We Are One in the Spirit is a modern Christian song about the visible consequences of belonging to Christ.

When Love Is Found

When Love Is Found is Brian Wren’s 1978 wedding hymn, written for two couples whose ceremonies he could not attend.

Where Charity and Love Prevail

Where Charity and Love Prevail is a modern English paraphrase of the ancient Latin Maundy Thursday chant Ubi caritas.

Your Love, O God

Your Love, O God, Is Broad Like Beach and Meadow is a modern hymn celebrating the immeasurable love of God.

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