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Title: Studies in 1 Corinthians 43


1
Studies in 1 Corinthians 43
  • The Importance of Love
  • 1 Corinthians 131-3

2
  • 1 Cor. 1231, But earnestly desire the best
    gifts. And yet I show you a more excellent way.
  • The way of Love 1 Corinthians 13

3
In this chapter Paul demonstrates
  • 1) Without love gifts are meaningless
  • 2) how proper love is superior to spiritual gifts
  • 3)The permanence of love

4
Does this chapter belong here?
  • Paul ties it to gifts in 1231
  • Gifts mentioned in 131-3
  • Attributes of love will ensure these gifts are
    done properly
  • Vs. 8-12 spiritual gifts are temporary

5
Love the more excellent way
  • The motive that ensures gifts properly used
  • Variety of gifts can unite us if we have love
  • WE can do this even if we dont have spiritual
    gifts
  • Love foundation of everything
  • It transcends earthly boundaries

6
What is love?
  • Many different uses in English language present a
    challenge in proper definition
  • Four Greek words for love 1) Eros 2) Stergo
    cf. 2 Tim. 33, Rom 131 3) Phileo 1 Thess.
    49, Heb. 131 4) Agape

7
What is love?
  • Agape love
  • the characteristic word of Christianity
    (Vines)
  • to be full of goodwill and exhibit the same.
    (Thayer)
  • Caring enough to sacrifice for what is best

8
What is love?
  • Jesus emphasized love Matt. 2237-39
  • Paul emphasized this love Eph. 52, 1 Cor.
    1614, Gal. 513, 22, Eph. 41-3, etc.
  • John also spoke of it often

9
What is love?
  • Governs every relationship
  • God loves us John 316, Rom. 58
  • Jesus loves us John 1512-13, Eph. 525
  • We love Him Jn. 1510, 1415, 1 John 53

10
What is love?
  • Governs every relationship
  • Our brethren John 1334-35, 1 Thess. 49
  • Our love for our neighbors Jas. 28, Rom.
    139-10, Gal. 514
  • Our enemies Matt. 543-44

11
Importance of love 131-3
  • Importance emphasized in 1 John 47-11, 2 Pet.
    17,
  • Without love our words are noise
  • Tongues of men languages Tongues of angels
    perfect delivery understanding

12
Importance of love 131-3
  • Without love our abilities are nothing
  • Some spiritual gifts mentioned Prophecies
    Gods messengers
  • All mysteries and knowledge - If I have perfect
    understanding
  • All faith Heb. 116, cf. Matt. 826, 1431, etc.

13
Importance of love 131-3
  • Without love our works are worthless
  • What if we gave up everything, including our
    lives?
  • Without love, we are not saved! It is a waste!

14
Do our attitudes reflect the importance of love
in our lives?
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