What Is Biblical Love? Understand God’s Love and How to Live It | Pastor Mark Greathouse

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July 15, 2025

In this powerful Lakewood Bible Study, Pastor Mark Greathouse answers one of the most searched spiritual questions: "What is biblical love?" You’ll not only understand what the Bible says about love—but also how to live it out, even when it’s difficult. ✅ Discover the Hebrew and Greek meanings of love ✅ Learn how God’s love is different from human love ✅ Understand why Jesus made love the central commandment ✅ Find out how to love others through the power of the Holy Spirit ✅ Get answers to: - Is love a feeling or a choice? - What does unconditional love look like? - How do I love people who hurt me? - You’ll explore scriptures like Genesis chapter 22 verse 2, John chapter 3 verse 16, and First Corinthians chapter 13 to uncover what real love looks like—and how to reflect it daily. Key Scriptures Mentioned: - Genesis chapter 22 verse 2 – Abraham’s sacrificial love - Deuteronomy chapter 7 verses 7–8 – God’s covenantal love - John chapter 3 verse 16 – God’s ultimate sacrifice of love - John chapter 13 verses 34–35 – Love as the mark of a true disciple - Matthew chapter 10 verse 37 – Loving Christ above all - Luke chapter 6 verses 27–28 – Love for enemies - Galatians chapter 5 verses 22–23 – Love as the fruit of the Spirit - Romans chapter 13 verse 10 – Love fulfilling the law - First Corinthians chapter 13 – Defining love through God’s eyes - Ephesians chapter 3 verses 14–19 – A prayer to be rooted in love 👥 Whether you're struggling to love someone, want to grow spiritually, or are seeking a deeper relationship with God, this message is for you. It’s not just a study—it’s a transformational guide to living out God’s greatest commandment. ✨ Follow #lakewoodchurch on social: Facebook: https://facebook.com/lakewoodchurch Twitter: https://twitter.com/lakewoodchurch Instagram: https://instagram.com/lakewoodchurch 00:00 - Introduction: Fellowship, Prayer, and What This Study Is About 02:14 - What Is Biblical Love? The Most Important Commandment Explained 04:21 - The