What does the word ‘love’ mean to you? All of us have our own experiences of love, and of the lack of it. Love is a universal phenomenon, but one that is subject to a wide range
of different understandings across cultures and languages. Unlike the English language, which only has one word for love, the common Greek of the first century had four different words, one of which expressed love in its highest and noblest form: ‘agape’. Agape love is characterised by its unconditional, selfless, and sacrificial nature. Unlike other forms of love that may be conditional or self-serving, Agape love is pure and seeks the best for others without expecting anything in return. It is rooted in the divine love of
Christ, who loved humanity to the point of giving His life for their redemption. Whatever our culture, background, or experience, God calls out to us with the love that moves even the planets and the stars!