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I will make every effort to see that after my departure 

I will make every effort to see that after my departure  you will always be able to remember these things. 7  and to godliness , mutual affection ; and to mutual affection , love. 7  and to godliness, mutual affection. 7  and to godliness, mutual affection. 7  and to godliness,

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I will make every effort to see that after my departure 

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  1. I will make every effort to see that after my departure  you will always be able to remember these things.

  2. 7 and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love.

  3. 7 and to godliness,mutual affection

  4. 7 and to godliness,mutual affection 7 and to godliness, Φιλαδελφιανn

  5. 7 and to godliness, Φιλαδελφιανn (Pronounced just like it looks, right?

  6. Greek philadelphian from: phílos = beloved, dear, friendly + adelphós = brother

  7. mutual affection brotherly affection brotherly kindness the affection of the brotherhood Christian affection love of brotherhood brotherly love love of the brethren

  8. So to what, exactly, is God calling us?

  9. John 13:34 A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.

  10. John 13:34 A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.

  11. So how much, exactly, is that?

  12. How much does the Father love us? John 3:16 God …sent his only begotten son to die for us.

  13. How much does Jesus love us? Romans 5:8 But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

  14. John 13:34 A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.

  15. D. Edmond Hiebert:  This love which Christians cherish for each other as brethren is not just a passive disposition of fondness; it manifests itself in overt acts of kindness toward the brethren.

  16. D. Edmond Hiebert:  This love which Christians cherish for each other as brethren is not just a passive disposition of fondness; it manifests itself in overt acts of kindness toward the brethren.

  17. D. Edmond Hiebert:  This love which Christians cherish for each other as brethren is not just a passive disposition of fondness; it manifests itself in overt acts of kindness toward the brethren.

  18. And he answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself.” Luke 10:27

  19. To whom should we show this charitable affection?

  20. Brotherly love normally referred to the love members of a family held for each other (this was the way it was used in secular Greek) and would not normally be used to describe the love between members of different families.

  21. Who is our family? Luke 8:21 21 He replied, “My mother and brothers are those who hear God’s word and put it into practice.”

  22. Barnes' Notes on the Bible – (Part 2) There is to be a special affection for Christians as of the same family;

  23. continue. love Hebrews 13:1 Let brotherly

  24. Recap • Command • Like God, father sent / son died • Active, not passive, overt • All of our capacity • To our Christian family • Continuously

  25. 7 and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love.

  26. 7 and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection,love

  27. Αγαπην Pronounced Αγαπην

  28. This one is simpler: Love Charity Love for everyone Generous love

  29. So this love, it’s just theoretical, right? We’re not really supposed to love everyone, are we?

  30. John 13:34 (again) A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.

  31. Barnes' Notes on the Bible All - And to brotherly kindness charity - Love to all mankind. There is to be a special affection for Christians as of the same family; there is to be a true and warm love, however, for all the race.

  32. 1 Cor 13:4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, and always perseveres.

  33. People's New Testament Charity. The heart element which gives brotherly kindness its power and sweetness.

  34. 1 Peter 1:22 Now that you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth so that you have sincere love for your brothers, love one another deeply, from the heart.

  35. 1 John 5:2 This is how we know that we love the children of God: by loving God and carrying out his commands.

  36. Acts 2:45 Heavy-Duty Giving … and they began selling their property and possessions and were sharing them with all, as anyone might have need.

  37. Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Romans 12:10

  38. It is a testimony. John 13:35 By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”

  39. It is Assurance of Salvation 1 John 3:14 We know that we have passed out of death into life, because we love the brothers. Whoever does not love abides in death.

  40. Recap • Applies to all mankind • I Cor 13 style love • Charity powers brotherly love • From deep in the heart • Heavy duty • Out do each other • It is a testimony • It is assurance of salvation

  41. Affection Charity

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