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Embrace the doctrine of love as detailed in 1 Corinthians 13, understanding that without love, all actions in the church hold no value. Agape love, the supreme attribute of God, showcases other-centered, self-effacing, proactive, and protective characteristics that actively seek to bring good and restore relationships. This supernatural love flows most fully when we acknowledge God's love for us. Dive into the profound teachings of love and witness how it never fails in fostering fulfillment and harmony.
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A More Excellent Way 1 Corinthians 13 LOVE
A More Excellent Way 1 Corinthians 13:1-3 *Without love all activity in the church is valueless. Vss. 1-3 - Fluency and eloquence is valueless. - Prophesy and knowledge is valueless. - Faith is valueless. - Benevolence is valueless. - Martyrdom is valueless. LOVE
A More Excellent Way The Doctrine of Love 1. Agape love is the supreme attribute of God. 1 John 4:7-11 2. Agape love is the supreme characteristic of the church. 3. Agape love is a super-natural love. Love flows forth most fully as we come to terms with God’s gracious love for us. LOVE
A More Excellent Way #2 Agape Love in Action – 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 1. Other-centered Characteristics Vs. 4 - Patient = long suffering - Kind = useful and generous - Not Jealous = useful and generous APPLICATION: Love actively seeks to bring good into the lives of others. LOVE
A More Excellent Way #2 Agape Love in Action – 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 2. Self Effacing Characteristics Vs. 4-5 - Does not brag - Is not arrogant - Is not unbecoming – rude or thoughtless - Is not self seeking APPLICATION: Love actively seeks to bring attention to God, not self. LOVE
A More Excellent Way #2 Agape Love in Action – 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 3. Proactive Characteristics Vss. 5-6 - Is not provoked - Does not hold grudges - Rejoices in truth, not sin APPLICATION: Love actively seeks to extend love to unlovely people. LOVE
A More Excellent Way #2 Agape Love in Action – 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 4. Protective Characteristics Vs. 7 - Bears all things - Believes all things - Hopes all things - Endures all things APPLICATION: Love act seeks to restore the fallen to right relationship. LOVE
A More Excellent Way #2 Agape Love in Action – 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 CONCLUSION: Love never fails. LOVE
A More Excellent Way 1 Corinthians 13 LOVE