Love and Joy

4 Greek words for Love:

Agape - often used in Christian contexts, represents a selfless, sacrificial love, even for the unlovable or enemies

The New Testament primarily uses agápē to express love, occurring over 300 times

This word was chosen to convey Christianity's unique perspective on love, as it was relatively rare in secular Greek

Is described as an action rather than a feeling, demonstrating protection, trust, hope, and perseverancE

Eros - refers to passionate or sexual love, though it doesn't appear in the New Testament

Philia - denotes brotherly love or friendship

Storge - Compassion