Jesus Restores:
The Power of Agape Love and Our Gospel Calling
In John 21, Jesus challenges Peter's understanding of love by asking,
"Do you love me?" three times.
This wasn't to shame Peter for his past denial but to restore and reaffirm his calling. Jesus uses the term "agape," referring to God's unconditional love, while Peter responds with "phileo," indicating brotherly love. Through this exchange, Jesus emphasi…
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