“Lover’s…of God & Men” “God’s Goal…Abounding Fruitful Love…” … · “God’s Goal…Abounding Fruitful Love…” Phil. 1:9-11; 1 Thess. 3:11-13; 2 Pet. 1:5-11

“Lover’s…of God & Men” “Lover’s…of God & Men”

“God’s Goal…Abounding Fruitful “God’s Goal…Abounding Fruitful Love…”Love…”

Phil. 1:9Phil. 1:9--11; 1 Thess. 3:1111; 1 Thess. 3:11--13; 2 13; 2

Pet. 1:5Pet. 1:5--1111

Eternal Truth: Eternal Truth: God’s Goal is God’s Goal is

Abounding Fruitful Love!Abounding Fruitful Love!

avga,ph A selfless, love of decision which seeks the best interest of the person loved.

I.I. Agape Love Should Abound…Agape Love Should Abound… (Phil. 1:9; 1 Thess. 3:12; 2 Pet. (Phil. 1:9; 1 Thess. 3:12; 2 Pet.

1:51:5--8a)…8a)… A. A. Explained…(Phil. 1:9; 1 Thess. Explained…(Phil. 1:9; 1 Thess.

3:12; 2 Pet. 1:53:12; 2 Pet. 1:5--8a)8a) B. B. EvaluatedEvaluated……

II. Agape Love Should Discern…II. Agape Love Should Discern… (Phil. 1:9)…(Phil. 1:9)… A. A. Knowledge…Knowledge… B. B. DiscernmentDiscernment……

III. Agape Love Should Guide…III. Agape Love Should Guide… (Phil. 1:10; 1 Thess. 3:13)…(Phil. 1:10; 1 Thess. 3:13)… A. A. Proving…Proving… B. B. PurityPurity……

IV. Agape Love Should Bear Fruit…IV. Agape Love Should Bear Fruit… (Phil. 1:10; 1 Thess. 3:13)…(Phil. 1:10; 1 Thess. 3:13)… A. A. When Loving…When Loving… B. B. When LackingWhen Lacking……

III. The Decision…(Application)…III. The Decision…(Application)…