Four Loves – I John 4:16-21
“Four Loves” – 1 John 4:16-21
We have come to know & to believe the love that God has for us.
God is love. We love because He first loved us.
Kingdom of God Love (Greek & Hebrew)
- Storge – family affection – brotherly love (Ahavah)
“Your only son, Isaac, whom you love” Gen. 22:2
- Philos – friendship devotion – companion love (Aheb)
“A friend loves at all times; a brother for adversity” Prov. 17:17
- Eros – familiar romantic – affection love (Hebrew variations)
“Do not arouse or awaken love until it so desires”
Solomon’s Song of Songs
- Agape – forever unconditional – God’s love (Hesed)
“My unfailing love for you will not be shaken” Isa. 54:10
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