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Jesus Christ as the center of all theology
What does this reveal about Christ?
Look at each quality and see CHRIST. He was patient—enduring contradiction. He was kind—healing even enemies. He did not seek his own—but gave himself. Christ embodies love; united to him, we love with his love.
Christ IS patient, kind, self-giving
The chapter describes him before us
His love flows through us by union
ἀγάπη (agape) in Greek was uncommon before Christians gave it new meaning
μακροθυμεῖ (patient) is literally "long-tempered"
τέλειον (perfect/complete) in v.10 points to eschatological fullness
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