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1 Corinthians 13:4-7 · WEB
4Love is patient and is kind; love doesn`t envy. Love doesn`t brag, is not proud,
5doesn`t behave itself inappropriately, doesn`t seek its own way, is not provoked, takes no account of evil;
6doesn`t rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth;
7bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
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Putting Into Practice: Salvation - Illustration
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Living Out Mercy - Illustration
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Putting Into Practice: Righteousness - Illustration
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Putting Into Practice: Wisdom - Teaching Material
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Practical Understanding - Illustration
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Applying Faith - Illustration
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Putting Into Practice: Wisdom - Contemporary Example
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The Doctrine of Humility - Teaching Material
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Applying Redemption - Teaching Material
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Practical Mercy - Illustration
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Applying Redemption - Contemporary Example
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Practical Faith - Illustration
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Living Out Compassion - Contemporary Example
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Living Out Compassion - Teaching Material
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Practical Understanding - Teaching Material
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The Power of Forgiveness - Contemporary Example
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Applying Redemption - Illustration
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Theology of Justice - Reflection
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Understanding Salvation - Reflection
As we delve into 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, we find a profound portrait of love—God’s love—that serves as the foundation for our understanding of salvation. Paul describes love as patient, kind, and devoid of envy or pride. Each of these characteristics...
Understanding Salvation - Application
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Theology of Justice - Application
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Theology of Self-control - Application
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The Meaning of Righteousness - Reflection
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Understanding Compassion - Reflection
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