GALATIANS 5:22-23

LOVE:

phileo: affection, sentiment, feeling

agape: values, esteems; unselfish

1 John 4:7-8

agape:

steadfast; perseverant

unconditional

action

total acceptance

1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Agape requires self-sacrifice.

1 John 4:9-12

It is impossible to love God with everything we are if it does not also evidence itself in an increase of our love for other people.

1 John 4:19-20

agape: "I see you as you are, and I love you."

Matthew 5:43-45

Love for God and for others was central to Jesus’ vision of how to be human.

Love your enemies: pray for them.

Romans 5:8

John 13:44-45