I John 4:7-121. Love is an experience, v. 7-8a) "love"- means “to love dearly, to be contented at or with, to love without conditions.” b) “has been born of God”John 3:1-8c) “and knows God”John 1:9-132. Love has been demonstrated, v. 9-103. Love is a responsibility, v. 11-12