Five Astonishing Qualities of Agape Love

Big Idea: Agape, a Greek verb for love which was used astronomically often in the New Testament depicting the astonishing massive love of God.

Agape Love is Astonishing Love 

Imagine winning the lottery and using all your winnings to shower a grumpy family that distains you because you’re an outsider, making them a scrumptious beautiful meal.

That is basically the plot of a Danish short story made into a movie, Babette’s Feast.

There is, perhaps, some kind of magic in a meal prepared with love. It might not heal everything. But it can go a long way. Alissa Wilkerson, Film Critic

Agape Love is Undeserved Love

Agape love is the highest form of love. It portrays unconditional extravagant love that the recipient does not deserve.

From blueletterbible.org

The Greek word, agape, is used most often in the Bible describing the incredible love of God. In non-Biblical early Greek literature such as writings of Homer and Aristotle, the word agape is used rarely, depicting beneficial honor to the undeserving.