I Corinthians 13:1-3
Ø “agape” vs. “filew” Love
Ø “Phileo – [a love] that arises from a sense of pleasure found in the object loved”
Ø “Agape – [a love] that arises from a sense of the preciousness of the object loved”
Kenneth S. Wuest
I Corinthians 13:1-3
Ø “agape” vs. “filew” Love
Ø “Phileo – [a love] that arises from a sense of pleasure found in the object loved”
Ø “Agape – [a love] that arises from a sense of the preciousness of the object loved”
Kenneth S. Wuest
I Corinthians 13:1-3
Ø Above speaking in tongues
A temporary gift that only a few had to show the authority of God upon the church and to evidence His work among the Gentiles.
It was especially a sign to the unbelieving Jew until the word of God was compiled as absolute proof of God’s authority and as evidence of His work among the Gentiles.
Ø Above the gift of prophecy
The temporary sign gift of Foretelling the future as evidence of God’s authority and to prepare God’s people for coming events when the Bible was not yet written to do so.
Ø Above understanding all mysteries
The Mystery of the Kingdom of God – Mark 4:11
The Mystery of the Gentile position in the Bride of Christ – Romans 11:25
The Mystery of God’s wisdom in man’s heart – I Corinthians 2:7
The Mystery of the Rapture of the saints – I Corinthians 15:51
The Mystery of the will of God – Ephesians 1:9
The Mystery of the Bride of Christ – Ephesians 5:32
Etc….
Ø Above having all knowledge
Although we must study – 2 Timothy 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
Ø Above mountain-moving faith
Without which one cannot please God.
Heb 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
Ø Above well-placed generosity
Your gifts mean nothing if you do not give out of love.
Your sacrificial generosity is to no avail if you do not love those to whom you give, recognizing their preciousness to God.
Ø Above a martyr’s courage
Surely something is to be said for the courage to go to the stake like Huss or Tyndale and not deny the faith.
Without Love? – Nothing
A temporary gift that only a few had to show the authority of God upon the church and to evidence His work among the Gentiles.
It was especially a sign to the unbelieving Jew until the word of God was compiled as absolute proof of God’s authority and as evidence of His work among the Gentiles.
Ø Above the gift of prophecy
The temporary sign gift of Foretelling the future as evidence of God’s authority and to prepare God’s people for coming events when the Bible was not yet written to do so.
Ø Above understanding all mysteries
The Mystery of the Kingdom of God – Mark 4:11
The Mystery of the Gentile position in the Bride of Christ – Romans 11:25
The Mystery of God’s wisdom in man’s heart – I Corinthians 2:7
The Mystery of the Rapture of the saints – I Corinthians 15:51
The Mystery of the will of God – Ephesians 1:9
The Mystery of the Bride of Christ – Ephesians 5:32
Etc….
Ø Above having all knowledge
Although we must study – 2 Timothy 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
Ø Above mountain-moving faith
Without which one cannot please God.
Heb 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
Ø Above well-placed generosity
Your gifts mean nothing if you do not give out of love.
Your sacrificial generosity is to no avail if you do not love those to whom you give, recognizing their preciousness to God.
Ø Above a martyr’s courage
Surely something is to be said for the courage to go to the stake like Huss or Tyndale and not deny the faith.
Without Love? – Nothing
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