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The sovereignty of God and doctrines of grace
What has God decreed and accomplished?
First Corinthians 13 reveals that spiritual gifts without love profit nothing—a rebuke to those who prize manifestations over character. Love is the fruit the Spirit produces in those united to Christ; it is the mark of genuine regeneration.
You can have all the gifts and be nothing
Love is not optional for the regenerate
The Spirit produces love in those he saves
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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