the love of god
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The Love of God. Facilitator Pastor Cathy Ames Radical in Christ Ministries Charlottesville, VA [email protected] www.RICMinistries.org 434.566.3227. 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? - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
The Love of God
FacilitatorPastor Cathy Ames
Radical in Christ MinistriesCharlottesville, VA
434.566.3227
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
FacilitatorPastor Cathy Ames
Radical in Christ MinistriesP.O. Box 4554
Charlottesville, VA [email protected]
434.566.3227