God’s love
The New Testament uses three different Greek words for love. Eros refers to romantic love. Phileo refers to the deep loyalty and admiration you have for a close friend. But the highest form of love is called agape, which is the name for God’s love. Perhaps the best description of agape can be found in Luke, Chapter 15, in the story of the prodigal son.
Genuine love, agape love, has the power to reach out in forgiveness, respond to offense with generosity, and give of itself to restore others. The world today desperately needs to see agape love in action. Our society is obsessed with eros — but a truly forgiving and self-sacrificing love is rare indeed.
- Charles Stanley, In Touch Ministries
Tags: Theology
