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Love for Eternity - Dispensational (1 Corinthians 13:4-7)

Source: Eschatological reflection77 words

"Love never ends. As for prophecies, they will pass away; as for tongues, they will cease; as for knowledge, it will pass away." In dispensational perspective, some gifts are for this age; love is for all ages. In the millennial kingdom, in the eternal state—love remains. The temporary serves the eternal. Our investments in love outlast our investments in anything else. When this age closes, what will remain from your life? Only what was done in love.

Topics & Themes

eternalpassingagesremainsinvestment

Scripture References

1 Corinthians 13:4-71 Corinthians 13:8-13

Emotional Tone

lovehopeawe

Audience

adults

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