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1 Corinthians 13: Love

1 Corinthians 13: Love. Paul discusses love without… Sentimentality Sensuality Sexuality He does not equate it with fondness This love originates w. God He communicates it to us (Jn.3:16) He expects it in return (Mt.22:37-39). “Love” is used of….

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1 Corinthians 13: Love

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  1. 1 Corinthians 13: Love • Paul discusses love without… • Sentimentality • Sensuality • Sexuality • He does not equate it with fondness • This love originates w. God • He communicates it to us (Jn.3:16) • He expects it in return (Mt.22:37-39)

  2. “Love” is used of… Deep relation existing between Father and Son, Jn.15:10; 17:26 God’s love for us, 1 Jn.4:10 Our love for other Christians,Jn.13:34-35 Our love for enemies, Mt.5:44 VIP is NOT one w. a gift but one who loves

  3. Personification (4-7) • Suffers long (long-tempered) • Slow to avenge • Restraint, though right to act • Delay response • Not parade itself (boast, brag) • Windbag; parades itself • Feigns respect toward superiors; condescension toward inferiors

  4. Not seek its own. Includes not… Insisting on its own way. 10:24, 33 Seeking its own advantage / benefit Claiming its own rights. 9:18 Not provoked. Irritated; “touchy” Chip on shoulder Factions, lawsuits, marital friction, idol’s temple . . . made anger easy Thinks no evil. Debt in ledger; files; mental notebook

  5. Not rejoice in iniquity Love is not neutral; takes sides Grieves over sin Believes all things. Not gullible: Takes kindest view as long as possible Errs on side of mercy Hopes all things Desires best, even when evidence confirms worst Waits for good results; optimistic

  6. Spiritual Gifts Have Ceased • No more apostles’ hands, Ac.8:14-18 • No more need, Mk.16:20; Hb.2:3-4 • No new revelation, 2 Tim.3:16-38 • No demonstration, 2 Co.12:12; Rv.2:2

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