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The Third of Three Abiding Subjects
(1 Corinthians 13:13)

​Introduction:

         1. In this verse three abiding subjects are listed.
         2. Faith is the first abiding subject -- it is so important that we cannot please God without it (Hebrews 11:6).
         3. Hope is the second abiding subject -- it is so important that we are saved by it (Romans 8:24-25).
         4. Even though faith and hope are extremely important, the third abiding subject [love] is the greatest.
         5. In our lesson we are pointing out 7 reasons from the Bible why love is so great.

Discussion:

I.           FIRST,  JESUS  EMPHASIZED  LOVE  IN  HIS  TEACHING


         A. According to Jesus,:
             1. the first and second commandments involve love (Matthew 22:35-40)
             2. His new commandment involves love (John 13:34)
             3. His followers are to be recognized by their love for one other (John 13:35).
         B. The Christians in Jerusalem illustrate what is involved in practicing the Lord's teaching about loving God
             and each other (Acts 2:41-47).

II.          SECOND,  ACCORDING  TO  ROMANS  13:8-10,  LOVE  IS  A  COMPREHENSIVE  COMMANDMENT

III.         THIRD,  WE  LEARN  FROM  1  CORINTHIANS  13:8  THAT  LOVE  NEVER  FAILS

IV.         FOURTH,  LOVE  IS  THE  FIRST  OF  9  CHARACTERISTICS  THAT  MAKE  UP  THE  FRUIT  OF  THE  SPIRIT
             (GALATIANS 5:22-23)


V.          FIFTH,  LOVE  IS  "THE  BOND  OF  PERFECTNESS"  (COLOSSIANS 3:12-14)

VI.         SIXTH,  LOVE  IS  THE  LAST  OF  7  CHARACTERISTICS  THAT  ARE  KNOWN  AS  "THE  CHRISTIAN
              GRACES" (2 PETER 1:5-7)


VII.        SEVENTH,  LOVE  IS  "OF  GOD"  AND  "GOD  IS  LOVE"  (1 JOHN 4:7-8)

Conclusion:

         1. Although 3 abiding subjects are listed in 1 Corinthians 13:13, "love" is the greatest.
         2. We have considered 7 of the many reasons why love is so great.
         3. In addition to showing why love is the greatest, the Bible reveals our responsibilities that relate to it.
         4. Lord willing, we will consider 7 of them this evening.
Webmaster Gary L. Wade
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