by admin | Jul 23, 2014 | Chapter 12, Do not lag in zeal, Love, Romans, Section Three
So, how can I view—Do not lag in zeal, be enthusiastic in spirit, serve the Lord[1]—as a definition of love (ἀγάπη) rather than as rules? Again, I’ve constructed the following table to help. The Fruit of the Spirit Galatians 5:22, 23 (NET) love (ἀγάπη) Therefore,...
by admin | Feb 6, 2014 | Chapter 12, Love, Romans, Section Three
Love must be without hypocrisy,[1] Paul continued. Actually, he wrote, Ἡ ἀγάπη ἀνυπόκριτος. Paul wrote a lot about ἀγάπη.[2] Love (ἀγάπη) does no wrong to a neighbor. Therefore love (ἀγάπη) is the fulfillment of the law.[3] What do you want? He asked the...