“This is how we know what love is: Jesus laid down his life for us.” 1 John 3:16
There are many ways that we use the word love. “I love ice cream.” “I love my spouse.” In the English language, this could cause confusion — and marital conflict — because there are many definitions for the word love. It sounds like I’m giving them equal value. However, this confusion would not happen with the Greek language used in the New Testament. When John writes, “this is how we know what love is,” his word choice for love is the Greek word agape— an unconditional, sacrificial love. He does not use eros, meaning “physical attraction,” or philos, meaning “friendship.” John deliberately uses agape when he describes Jesus’ ultimate sacrifice for us.
Often people say they love you, but their actions don’t add up. Jesus proved His love for us with His actions. It wasn’t just a casual expression. He paid a debt He did not owe because you and I owed a debt we could not pay. We are sinners deserving of God’s judgment, but Jesus, who was sinless, willingly laid His life down for us. He paid the ultimate price, so we would not have to. This is agape. This is love!
Good Friday and Easter Sunday are fast approaching. Think of some people you can invite to Klyde Warren Park for the Good Friday experience or an Easter Sunday experience at one of the many Fellowship Church locations.
Good Friday and Easter Sunday are fast approaching. Think of some people you can invite to Klyde Warren Park for the Good Friday experience or an Easter Sunday experience at one of the many Fellowship Church locations.