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The Greatest of These Is Love
(1 Corinthians 13:13)

​Introduction:

         1. In this verse three important Bible subjects are listed: faith, hope, and love.
         2. Faith is important because we cannot please God without it (Hebrews 11:6).
         3. Hope is important because we are saved by it (Romans 8:24).
         4. Even though faith and hope are extremely important, love is the greatest.
         5. In our lesson we are pointing out 7 reasons 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,  LOVE  IS  A  COMPREHENSIVE  COMMAND  (Romans 13:8-10)

III.         THIRD,  LOVE  NEVER  FAILS  (1 Corinthians 13:8)

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. The Bible states that love is the greatest, and it shows why this is the case.
         2. We have considered 7 of the many reasons why love is so great.
         3. Because love is the greatest, we must fulfill our responsibilities that relate to it -- we will consider 7
             of them this evening, Lord willing.
Webmaster Gary L. Wade
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