Agape love instead of hate is the way of Jesus in a world that feels increasingly hostile and polarized. In this episode, we explore how to practice agape love. Jesus’ command to love our enemies and those who persecute us.
Agape love is to love someone regardless of how you feel about them. It is acting for another’s good without compromising biblical truth.
You’ll learn four practical steps rooted in Scripture: pray for them (Matt. 5:44–45), find common ground in the image of God (Gen. 1:27), bless those who curse you (Luke 6:28), and set healthy Christian boundaries (Rom. 12:18).
You’ll learn how agape love was exhibited by Jesus on the cross when he died for us while we were still his enemies (Rom. 5:8), and how Christ commands his disciples to show agape love (John 13:34–35).
If you’re wrestling with anger, outrage, or online conflict, this “third way” shows how to respond with Christlike love, neither venting rage nor ignoring sin.
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0:00 - INTRO
1:27 - WHY AGAPE LOVE INSTEAD OF HATE
Matthew 5:44-45
2:25 - WHAT IS AGAPE?
Love as action, not feeling
3:21 - STEP 1: PRAY FOR THEM
4:02 - STEP 2: FIND COMMON GROUND (GEN 1:27)
4:28 - STEP 3: BLESS DON'T CURSE (LUKE 6:28)
5:04 - STEP 4: SET HEALTHY BOUNDARIES (ROMANS 12:18)
5:39 - OBEDIENCE, WITNESS, AND THE GOSPEL
6:24 - CALL TO ACTION: ONE PERSON, ONE STEP
6:45 - OUTRO AND RESOURCES
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