1. The Greatest of These Is Love

2. Declaring Our Love Agape: The love which seeks the highest good of others. – An active good will. (1 Corinthians 13:13) Philio: The love of close friends and brothers. – fondness, heartfelt affection that cannot be forced but can be developed. (John 11:3, Titus 2:4) Storge: The love of family. Eros: The love of passion and sensual desire.

3. Developing Our Love Both Agape & Philio Are Commanded – For God(A/P): Matthew 22:37, 1 Cor. 16:22 – For Enemies(A): Matthew 5:43-44 – For Fellow Saints(P): Romans 12:10 We Can Develop Heartfelt Affection. (Philio) – By Practicing Kindness (1 Thess. 4:9) We Can Reinforce Fondness With Resolve. – By Adding Sacrificial Love (1 Pet. 1:22, 2 Pet. 1:7) Look To The Example of The Son & The Father. – 1 John 4:18, 1 John 3:16

4. Demonstrating Our Love Jesus Question for Peter: Do You Love Me…? – John 21:3-22 We Demonstrate Philio Love In... – Eagerness (vs. 7) – Preferences (vs. 10-11) – Togetherness (vs. 12) We Demonstrate Agape Love In… – Humility & Commitment (vs. 15) – Obedience & Caring for Others (vs. 16) – Living Like Jesus (vs. 19,22)

5. The Greatest of These Is Love