
In our culture love is most often defined as a
But that’s not love according to the
Love is a
The Apostle
Two things you should know right up front about 1 Corinthians 13:
1. It wasn’t written about or for
2. It wasn’t written by Paul all by
Main Point: Christians are called to a love that puts
Context: The authors are writing to a
Paul and Sosthenes point out that that living a holy life without loving
The authors are the message: Paul and Sosthenes previously
They make points about
1. It is superior to all
2. It demonstrates
3. It endures
What Love Is:
1. Love is
2. Love is
What Love Does All The Time:
1. Love is always ready to make
2. Love is always ready to
3. Love is always ready to
4. Love is always ready to
What Love Is Not:
1. Love is never
2. Love is not
3. Love is not
4. Love is never
5. Love is not
6. Love is not
7. Love does not
8. Love does not
I Corinthians 13 ends with these words, “And now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; and the greatest of these is
Being Christian is making the choice to love even when it is
Action Step
Find one place in your life where you have backed away from love. Reconnect and recommit to that love.