Spread The LOVE
Introduction
Four Unique Forms Of Love In Scripture:
Eros (Pronounced: AIR-ohs)
Eros is the Greek word for sensual or romantic love, sexual desire, physical attraction (reserved for marriage).
Storge (Pronounced: STOR-jay)
Storge describes family love, the affectionate bond that develops naturally between parents and children, and brothers and sisters.
Philia (Pronounced: FILL-ee-uh)
Philia is the type of brotherly love in the Bible that most Christians practice toward each other, it is a powerful emotional bond seen in deep friendships.
Agape (Pronounced: Uh-GAH-pay)
Agape is the highest of the four types of love in the Bible, it defines God’s immeasurable, incomparable love for humankind. It is the divine love that comes from God. Agape love is perfect, unconditional, sacrificial, and pure.
34 So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other. 35 Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples.”
—John 13:34-35 (NLT)
Three Ways That We Spread God’s Love
By
Acts Of
4 Love is kind. —1 Corinthians 13:4 (NLT)
10 Therefore, whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone—especially to those in the family of faith. —Galatians 6:10 (NLT)
By Being
7 Love endures through every circumstance. —1 Corinthians 13:7 (NLT)
7-10 Seize life! Eat bread with gusto, Drink wine with a robust heart. Oh yes—God takes pleasure in your pleasure! Dress festively every morning. Don’t skimp on colors and scarves. Relish life with the spouse you love each and every day of your precarious life. Each day is God’s gift. It’s all you get in exchange for the hard work of staying alive. Make the most of each one! Whatever turns up, grab it and do it. And heartily! This is your last and only chance at it, for there’s neither work to do nor thoughts to think in the company of the dead, where you’re most certainly headed. —Ecclesiastes 9:7-10 (TMB)
11 Oh, dear Corinthian friends! We have spoken honestly with you, and our hearts are open to you. 12 There is no lack of love on our part, but you have withheld your love from us. 13 I am asking you to respond as if you were my own children. Open your hearts to us! —2 Corinthians 6:11-13 (NLT)
By
Across The
4 Love keeps no record of being wronged. —1 Corinthians 13:4 (NLT)
2 Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love. 3 Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace. —Ephesians 4:2-3 (NLT)
13 Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. —Colossians 3:13 (NLT)
Three Things To Demonstrate Love That Heals This Christmas
1.
Being Offensive
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To Others
3.
Others In Love
Conclusion
13 Three things will last forever—faith, hope, and love—and the greatest of these is love. —1 Corinthians 13:13 (NLT)
My Next Step
- Identify a family that you can share with.
- Write Natasha if you would like the Church to identify a family you can share your meal with.
- Write Natasha if you would like a family to share their Christmas meal with you.
Natasha Cunningham: natasha@bahamasharvestchurch.org
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