Christian Characteristics

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Christian Characteristics LOVE 2 Peter 1:5-10 Most think of love as the outward acts The gift of the Father was the act of love “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” John 3:16 Richie Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com

Importance of Christian Love 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Promises shown: God dwells in us 1 John 4:16 Heirs of the kingdom James 2:5 Receive the crown of life James 1:12 Richie Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com

Characteristics of Christian Love Patience “suffers long” 1 Corinthians 13:4 1 Peter 2:19-21 Kindness “is kind” Ephesians 4:32 1 Corinthians 8:12 Richie Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com

Characteristics of Christian Love Liberality “does not envy” Romans 12:15 Humility “does not brag and is not arrogant” Proverbs 16:18 Matthew 18:1-4 Richie Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com

Characteristics of Christian Love Courtesy “does not behave rudely” 1 Corinthians 13:5 Unselfish “does not seek its own” Philippians 2:4 1 Corinthians 10:33 Richie Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com

Characteristics of Christian Love Good Temper “is not provoked” Proverbs 16:32 Justice “thinks no evil” Proverbs 10:12 Proverbs 17:9 Richie Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com

Characteristics of Christian Love Righteousness “rejoices in the truth” 1 Corinthians 13:6 2 John 4 Richie Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com

Summary Bears all things Believes all things Hopes all things 1 Corinthians 13:7-8 Bears all things Believes all things Hopes all things Endures all things Never fails Richie Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com

Conclusion Faith will turn into reality Hope will be realized Love is the greatest! WHY? Faith will turn into reality Hope will be realized Love will endure forever! “it never fails” Richie Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com