The Love of God Facilitator Pastor Cathy Ames Radical in Christ Ministries Charlottesville, VA 434.566.3227.

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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