New Testament Thinking: Go Past Phileo to Agape

Summary

The sermon explores the Greek words for love, focusing on phileo (brotherly love) and agape (sacrificial, divine love). It contrasts Old Testament fear-based repentance with New Testament love-based repentance, emphasizing growth in faith through virtues culminating in agape love. The preacher highlights the example of Peter's failure and restoration to illustrate the journey toward perfect love that casts out fear. The ultimate goal is to live a life motivated by agape love, reflecting Christ's sacrificial love and producing spiritual fruit.