Fruit of the Spirit
Love
Michael Ryan Stotler
Part of Galatians—Preaching Through The Book of Galatians
February 5, 2023

Matthew 7:20

Galatians 5:22

Fruit of Love

Dictionary.com defines love as:

a profoundly tender, passionate affection for another person.

a feeling of warm personal attachment or deep affection, as for a parent, child, or friend

sexual passion or desire

a person toward whom love is felt; beloved person; sweetheart.

sexual intercourse; copulation.

affectionate concern for the well-being of others: the love of one’s neighbor.

a word formerly used in communications to represent the letter L.
—Dictionary.com

Two main words for Love in Hebrew is אהב (Ahav) and חסד (Chesed)


Homework: Use a bible program to help you see this word Hesed. What is your favorite translation?

Greek:
1. Eros


2. Storge


3. Philia


4. Agape

What is Love?


1 Corinthians 13


John 3:16


Deuteronomy 6:4-5


Leviticus 19:18

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