Love for Christ

I. EXPOSITION FOR SCRIPTURAL CONTEXT, Luke 7:36-50

A. Terse Exposition

1. A Fragrant Salve, vv36-39
2. A Fitting Story, vv40-43
3. A Forgiven Sister, vv44-47
4. A Faithful Savior, vv48-50

II. EXHORTATION FROM THE SERMON TEXT

A. Two Debtors

1. The Parable
   a. five hundred vs. fifty, v41; Rom 3:23
   b. flat broke are both, v42a; Psa 49:7-8
   c. forgiven graciously, v42b; Psa 32:2
   d. forgiveness appreciated, v42c-43; 1 Jn 4:10

B. Tears of Joy

1. Godly Repentance
   a. 2 Cor 7:10a
2. Worldly Repentance
   a. 2 Cor 7:10b
3. Fleshly Religiosity
   a. Rom 12:3; 1 Cor 10:12

C. Tremendous Love

1. Love's Origin
   a. 1 Jn 4:8; Gal 5:22
2. Love's Overwhelming Response
   a. 1 Jn 4:19

D. Temptation's Snare

1. Idolatry
   a. 1 Jn 2:15-16; 1 Jn 5:21
2. Idolatry's Remedy
   a. Gal 6:14