Some things preach well, and then some things preach very well! The idea that there are four unique and distinct words for “love” in Koine Greek is very popular among evangelical pastors. I surmise one reason it is so widely accepted as true, in light of the textual issues, is that it preaches well.
No one has had more influence in the mass proliferation of the four loves than C.S. Lewis. Lewis lays out this four-fold study of the Greek words for love in his book The Four Loves. Lewis argues that the four Greek words for love (agape, phileo, eros, storge) all communicate different types of love (unconditional, friendship, romantic, affectionate). But is this true? D.A. Carson thinks not and addresses this issue in his book Exegetical Fallacies: Continue Reading…
Below are three humorous examples of how Old Testament scholars would interpret a Stop sign. These three examples come form a larger list titled 
I would go so far as to say that we should not focus on the cultural meaning, the circumstances, etc., except out of historical interest. Everything we need to know about God and salvation is in the New Testament. The OT was types and shadows. It provides some context for understanding the New Testament, but it provides nothing essential for doctrine or practice that Christians cannot find in the NT.
Many believe that to properly understand biblical narrative one must “become” the author of the narrative by gathering as much historical background information as possible in order to provide a context for the passage in view. John Sailhamer addresses the issue of biblical narrative and historical background information in his book 