Series: Romans Love Like a Believer 08/23/23
Manage episode 375045547 series 2432257
Series: Romans
Love Like a Believer
Romans 12:9-13
4 Greeks Words for “love”
· Ero (eros) = physical or sensual desire
· Storgeo (storgos) = affection that feels responsibility
· Phileo (philos) = fondness for someone because of a connection/relationship
· Agapao (agape) = God’s love.
An initiating, constant, unconditional love.
The one who does not love does not know God, because God is love.
I John 4:8
A Believer’s Love
Love should be authentic.
Love should hate evil and cling to good.
Love should be loyal to fellow believers.
Love should acknowledge the value of others.
Love should be joyful in service.
Love should be evidenced by faithfulness in hardship.
Love should help those in need.
Love is not something we generate. Love is something that overflows.
Today’s Takeaways
1) Our love is the defining characteristic of true belief.
2) Our love for others is the greatest testimony to the power of the Gospel.
3) We love each other because God first loved us.
4) We maintain our love by focusing on the cross.
299 episodes