The Love of God Facilitator Pastor Cathy Ames Radical in Christ Ministries Charlottesville, VA
God’s Love What is it? What makes it so different? How do I experience it?
God’s Love Why must I love others the way God does? Can’t I just serve without it? Why is it so difficult?
Love Definitions …
God’s Love: What is it? Three types of love Filio – friendship, warm affection Eros – erotic, sexual We see and learn these everywhere; taught almost by osmosis Agape – God’s love; unconditional, live- giving, life-changing We do not see this as readily; it must be taught – Titus 2:4
Agape: What makes it so different? Unconditional vs. Conditional Gives vs. Takes Heals/Makes whole vs. Destroys Life vs. Death Pure vs. Contaminated Spirit vs. Flesh
Agape: Treasure in a Field Matthew 13:44 This world is the field You are the treasure God the Father gave ALL; His only begotten Son
Agape: Small Groups Deuteronomy 6:4,5 Jeremiah 17:9 Ezekiel 11:19 Ezekiel 36:26 Matthew 5:44 Matthew 15:8 and Mark 7:6 Matthew 22:37, 39 and Mark 12:30, 31 John 3:16, 17 Galatians 2:20 Philippians 3:10 Hebrews 13:1 Revelations 2:4
Agape Questions Concerns Prayer Requests Closing
Contact Information Facilitator Pastor Cathy Ames Radical in Christ Ministries P.O. Box 4554 Charlottesville, VA