Agapao and Agape – The Greek verb and noun most often translated “love” in the scriptures and meaning to love in a social or moral sense; to be full of good will and exhibit the same.
Phileo – The Greek word sometimes translated love meaning “to be a friend to”, or “fond of” an individual or thing.
- God can surely have the “agape” type love but can God have the “phileo” type love? (John 5:20, 16:27)
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- Can a lost man have the “agape” type love? (Matthew 5:46, I John 2:15)
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When does a lost man have “agape” love? (I John 4:8, Luke 6:32-33)
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Why does the “agape” type love not have merit when a lost man has it?
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- Why is a saved man motivated to have “agape” love? (John 14:15, I John 4:19, Romans 5:5)
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- When does a saved man have “agape” love? (I John 4:7)
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- What is evidenced by “agape” love among Christians?
a. (John 13:34-35)
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b. (I John 4:12)
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c. (I John 3:14)
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d. (I John 2:10)
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- What does the use of “phileo” love in these verses teach us?
a. (Matthew 10:37)
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b. (I Cor. 16:22)
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c. (Titus 3:15)
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d. (Rev. 3:19)
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Memory Work: Luke 10:27 – Thou shalt love (agapao) the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbor as thyself.
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