Renewing Your Mind Agape Love
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Feb 13, 2026 
R.C. Sproul, Reformed pastor and theologian known for the Loved by God series, explores biblical agape. He distinguishes the Greek words for love and explains why agape alone captures God’s self-giving nature. Short segments cover eros, phileo, agape, Jesus’ call to love enemies, and Peter’s restoration as a call to care.
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Greek Words Reveal Distinct Kinds Of Love
- The New Testament uses multiple Greek words for love with distinct meanings, unlike English which has one word.
- Understanding eros, phileo, and agape clarifies theological and ethical claims about love in Scripture.
Eros Isn't New Testament Love
- Eros, though influential in Greek thought, does not appear in the New Testament and often connotes sensuality and even demonic practices in antiquity.
- Plato and Aristotle tried to purify eros, but the New Testament chooses other terms for love.
Agape Is Grounded In God's Character
- Phileo denotes brotherly or friendly affection, while agape is the supreme New Testament concept grounded in God's character.
- Agape is shed abroad in believers' hearts by the Holy Spirit and enables imitation of God's love.
