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The More Excellent Way - Pentecostal (1 Corinthians 13:4-7)

Source: Gifts teaching74 words

1 Corinthians 13 is sandwiched between chapters about spiritual gifts. Paul's point: gifts without love are nothing. A church known for prophecy and healing lost its pastor to moral failure. What remained?...

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Topics & Themes

giftslovemore excellentcommunitysustaining

Scripture References

1 Corinthians 13:4-71 Corinthians 12:31

Emotional Tone

lovegriefcompassion

Audience

adults

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