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The L Word
Contributed by Paul Basehore on Feb 10, 2016 (message contributor)
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1. Language: How We Perceive Love
Contributed on Feb 10, 2016
Jesus told us to love one another. But what does that love look like? We all perceive it differently, but there are five "languages" that we use when we speak love.
For the past two weeks, we’ve discussed love. First, we learned what love is not -- lust. After that, we learned the four types of love. But love is a verb -- it’s something we choose to do, right? #chooseagape, remember? We all know that the Bible tells us to show love. John ...read more
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2. Lust: What Love Is Not
Contributed on Feb 10, 2016
Love focuses on others, lust focuses on self. There is no such thing as “acceptable lust”.
Many of you know of C.S. Lewis from his Narnia book series. The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe and its sequels have been made into multiple movies that together have grossed over 1.5 billion dollars worldwide. However, Mr. Lewis is also very well known for his books discussing Christianity and ...read more
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3. Love: The Four Types Of Love
Contributed on Feb 10, 2016
Of the four types of love, only one can be chosen -- Agape. God did this intentionally because Agape is the most powerful, and echoes the love He has for us.
Last week we began our series on the L Word with lust, as an example of what love is not. That means that tonight we will begin to learn about what love is. But which love are we talking about? If that question doesn’t make sense, don’t worry -- you’re not alone. We only have ...read more
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4. Lord: Who Love Is
Contributed on Feb 10, 2016
Jesus is love. We can see that because his life shows all four types and all five languages of love.
Philia: Jesus calls us friends. John 15:9-15 9 “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. 10If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love. 11I have told you this so that my joy may be ...read more