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2. Love as the basis and motive for all actions, especially in matters that are ethically indifferent
(ICo.8:1-3; cf. I Co. chapter 8-10 for whole problem).
3. Love as the supreme virtue and necessary ingredient in the exercise of spiritual gifts; Paul's hymn
of love (ICo.13). Paul defines love in detail in this chapter. Can you list all of love's characteristics?
C. The Teaching of John
1. Love in practical, concrete activity (IJn.3:11-18)
2. The love of God in revelation and redemption (Jn.3:13-21)
3. Love in a geometric angle of expression (IJn.3:21). The pattern of love: Because He loved us we
love Him and one another.
Agape - Love
14.4 Let’s Practice…
1. What makes Judging other believers wrong?
2. How can the Church of Christ remain united in the midst of Culture tensions?
3. What three things are Incompatible with Love?
4. What are factors that enhance a Growth of Love?
5. How can we know that Agape Love in our Lives?
6. Please list five of the seven moral principle of Paul?
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