The human forms of love known in the Greek as epithumia (physical desire), eros (romantic love), storge (love for family members/those with whom we “belong”), and phileo (friendship/companionship love) can be elevated to what God intended for them to be when they’re infused with the divine love of agape. These four human loves are like flowers that can flourish in the garden of agape.
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Holistic Spirituality: Part 24—Biblical Principles for Marriage (#2, The 5 Loves)
Ken Boa discusses the five loves (epithumia, eros, storge, phileo, and agape) in this second session in a sub-series on “Biblical Principles for Marriage.”
Read MoreEvangelism in a Postmodern World, Part 2: Approaches
Evangelism in our increasingly postmodern world is a complex and multifaceted endeavor. Part 2 focuses on the importance of the right motivation when evangelizing and describes evangelism as a process (versus an event).
Read MorePracticing the Presence of God: Part 18
Dr. Boa continues his discussion of Jesus’s spiritual practices and his invitation to us to practice God’s presence, just as he did on earth. Today’s lesson picks up in John 10.
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