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LOVE IS…

by   07/20/2018   1_Corinthians 12:31~13:13

Question


1. While teaching the Corinthians about spiritual gifts, what did Paul pause to show them? (12:31b) In verses 1-3, how many times does Paul use the expression, "If I"? What gifts does he mention? Why do Christians crave such gifts? What happens when these are practiced without love? 2. Read verses 4-7. In Greek, the word for love here is "agape." It is derived from Gods love and means selfless, sacrificial and unconditional. In verses 4-6, what does Paul say love is? And what is it not? Of all the characteristics of love, why does Paul mention patience and kindness first? (Ro 2:4) 3. Without love, what are we human beings inclined to do? (4b-6a; Ge6:5; 8:21) How can we overcome these sinful tendencies within us? (Ro8:5-9; Gal5:16ff.) How does love relate to the truth? (6b; Ro12:9) 4. Read verse 7. How are the verbs "protects," "trusts," "hopes" and perseveres" related to building up others? What is the progression here? See the following illustrations: "protects": Mk2:23-26; Jn17:15; "trusts": Ac 9:26-28; "hopes": Jn1:42; Lk22:32; "perseveres": Lk15:20. 5. In light of verse 7, what one thing can you try to improve in the relationships in your personal life and fellowship? 6. How is love different from all other spiritual gifts? (8-10) What is most valuable, and how does this help us in using our gifts? How did Gods love affect Pauls way of thinking and lead to his maturity? (11) 7. What is our hope, and what was Pauls hope? (12) What are the three essentials in Christian life, and which is the greatest? (13) What should be most important to us in our struggle to grow as Christians?



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