At Agape, we believe it is the way Christians love those around them that makes them different. In fact, it is the model that Jesus Christ set for us to follow (1 John 4:11). When people are continuously seeking LIFE-CHANGING FREEDOM IN CHRIST, they are more and more able to share that with others.
What does "Agape" mean?
Agape (agápē) is a Greek word (ἀγάπη) that the New Testament uses to describe a certain kind of love, a deep, unconditional love that was the reason Jesus Christ went to the cross for us. This same word is used in John 3:16, in 1 Co 13:1-8 when speaking about the outworking and nature of love, and in 1 John 4:8 to describe God Himself.
What is Church?
In the New Testament, the Greek word 'ekklēsia' (ἐκκλησία), which we translate as 'Church', is used for the first time when Jesus declares, "Upon this rock I will build my Church" (Matthew 16:18). He's not speaking about a rock or building. The word ekklēsia literally means 'those who are called out'; Jesus is speaking about the people.
Church is people doing life together, and moving together in a common direction with a common purpose, functioning together like different parts of one body (1 Co 12:13-15). None of us are are able to make it alone.
Church is people doing life together, and moving together in a common direction with a common purpose, functioning together like different parts of one body (1 Co 12:13-15). None of us are are able to make it alone.
'Agape' throughout the New Testament:
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Pastor Mike Hatfield has been the pastor of Agape Family Fellowship for 13 years. He and his wife, Sarah, have been married for 20 years, and have three wonderful children.
Mike enjoys riding his motorcycle, fishing, camping, and spending time with his family and friends. Mike and Sarah are both passionate about loving others and building relationships. They work together and in their individual giftings to bring people into the freedom Christ died to give us. |
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