Learning to Love like Jesus Loved
I Corinthians 13
The word “Love” has been described as one of the most over
used words in the English language. Even
Christians can be quick to declare our love for things that are not
deserving. Sometimes we need to be
reminded of what real, life-giving love is.
The Apostle Paul helps us with this in our text for today.
Words of Love
· We are limited by our language
to an extent.
· Phileo – Brotherly love
· Eros – Romantic, Emotional,
affectionate love
· Agape – Selfless, Sacrificial
love
The Context
· The church at Corinth was started
during Paul’s second missionary journey.
· Corinth was an extremely worldly
city.
· The church at Corinth was given many spiritual
gifts.
The Excellency of Love
· Patience
· Kindness
· Not jealous
· Does not act unbecomingly
· Does not seek its own
· Is not provoked
· Does not take into account a wrong
suffered
· Does not rejoice in unrighteousness
· Rejoices in the truth
Observations on Agape
Love
· It is not grounded in emotion
If we let our emotions determine who we love, we will
never love the way Jesus loved.
· It is active and intentional
· It is sacrificial
· It is grace-filled
· It is heavenly love
