Don Purdum's Podcast Blog

In this episode of Full Armor of God, host Father Don Purdum takes a deep dive into the profound, often misunderstood Christian doctrine that 'God is Love.' He shares why this concept is crucial to faith, how it affects our relationship with God, and its significant implications. The show gives a detailed review of the nouns attached to God and the need to comprehend other descriptions such as 'God is Spirit,' 'God is One,' and especially 'God is Love.' Disentangling this concept entails exploring the Greek understanding of love and its four types: Eros, Philia, Storge, and Agape. When referred to God, 'Agape' appropriately depicts God's love as self-sacrificing. Concepts of God's sovereignty and human free will are also discussed. God's love is seen as so profound that He offers human beings the freedom to choose to reciprocate His love voluntarily, emphasizing love's authenticity. God's love is also further explored from the perspective of a sin-laden world, disproving the untrue assertion that God is narci