How Agape Love Works in You

– The “PUREST LOVE IMAGINABLE” Series –

HOW ‘AGAPE’ LOVE WORKS IN YOU

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A Working Definition…

Agape is the ancient Greek word for unconditional affection. It is the purest form of love imaginable.

I. HOW DOES AGAPE LOVE CHANGE US?

A. Four Foundational Ways

1. Agape love our …

“They asked each other, ‘Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?’” (Luke 24:32)

2. Agape love reshapes our will…

“…do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, forbearance and patience,

not realizing that God’s kindness is intended to lead you to repentance?” (Romans 2:4)

“…for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.” (Phil. 2:13)

3. Agape love our …

“The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. … But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.” (Galatians 5:19-23a)

4. Agape love our …

“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind…” (Romans 12:2)

Today’s “Big Idea”…

We are not changed God’s love;

we are changed God’s love.