True love refuses to keep a record of wrongs and instead chooses to forgive and forget, just as God has forgiven us for our sins and forgotten them in His ledger of accounting. [... more]

In the midst of a sinful city, a church was formed with redeemed, liberated, and forgiven sinners who had come to faith in Jesus Christ. The apostle Paul wrote to them about the importance of true love, which is described as selfless, committed, and willful love that places value on the beloved, regardless of their worthiness. This type of love is the foundation of the gospel and is essential for living a holy life for Christ. [... more]

The supreme concept of love in the New Testament is agape, which has its ground and foundation in the character of God Himself. This kind of love is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost and is the greatest of all. Christians possess this love by virtue of being reborn by the Holy Spirit and having the capacity to imitate the love of God, which we are called to do. [... more]

Chip Ingram explores the differences between love and infatuation in relationships, discussing tests to determine if feelings are genuine or fleeting. He emphasizes the importance of agape love, eros love, and phileo love in building strong, lasting relationships. [... more]

Defining love and understanding the difference between love and infatuation is crucial for building lasting relationships. Chip Ingram explores the three types of love - eros, phileo, and agape - and how they apply to romantic relationships, friendships, and family bonds. He shares practical advice on how to nurture love, recognize infatuation, and cultivate a deeper understanding of what it means to truly love someone. [... more]

A happy marriage is the union of two forgivers, where each partner secretly suspects they got the better deal. The Bible describes marriage in terms of honoring one another, submitting to one another, and becoming one flesh. Couples can experience all that God has for their marriage by practicing sacrificial love, emotional intimacy, and romantic love, which are the core of a great marriage. [... more]

Marriage is a wonderful and glorious relationship, but it's also the hardest one we'll ever have. Couples need to understand that our love for one another needs to flow out of the supply of love that we receive from God. We can't depend on each other as the source for the love we give to one another, but rather on an outside source, like God's love, which is an endless supply that we can draw from to spill out onto one another. [... more]

Chip Ingram explores the concept of real love, discussing four kinds of love: eros, phileo, storge, and agape. He shares personal anecdotes and biblical examples to illustrate the differences between these types of love and how they relate to our relationships and experiences. [... more]

Chip Ingram shares his insights on the difference between love and infatuation, providing a 10-test framework to discern true love from fleeting emotions. He emphasizes the importance of God's plan for love, agape love, eros love, and phileo love, and offers practical advice on how to nurture and develop these types of love in relationships. [... more]

Understanding the difference between love and infatuation is crucial for building healthy relationships. Love is a commitment, a choice, and a supernatural work of God that involves three types: eros love, phileo love, and agape love. Eros love is a physical attraction, phileo love is a friendship and companionship, and agape love is a self-giving and unconditional love. Infatuation, on the other hand, is a strong, passionate feeling that comes through chemistry, but it's not the same as love. To know if you're in love, you need to understand these differences and apply them to your relationships. [... more]

The concept of love is vastly different from the idealized view of romantic love, as it's a choice that involves giving another person what they need most when they deserve it least at great personal cost. This type of love, known as agape, is patient, kind, and gentle, and is the foundation of true relationships. [... more]