What the Bible Really Says About Love vs Spiritual Gifts

B28L5 Why is 1 Corinthians 13, the famous love chapter, placed right between chapters 12 and 14 on spiritual gifts? In this verse-by-verse study of 1 Corinthians 13:1-10, discover why the Holy Spirit inspired Paul to sandwich the love chapter between two chapters addressing the controversial gifts of the Spirit — and why love must be the foundation for everything we do. Les Feldick takes you through 1 Corinthians 13 verse by verse, explaining Paul's heart as he approached the carnal Corinthian congregation. You'll learn why Paul wrote that even the most spectacular spiritual gifts — prophecy, tongues, faith to move mountains, and sacrificial giving — amount to nothing without agape love. Les unpacks the Greek word study behind "tongues" (plural vs. singular), showing that the plural always refers to known languages, and explains why these supernatural gifts were temporary, passing away when the written Word was completed. 📖 Key Topics Covered: • Why 1 Corinthians 13 is placed between chapters 12 and 14 • 1 Corinthians 13:1-10 explained verse by verse • The difference between agape love and worldly love • Greek word study: "tongues" plural vs. singular in the New Testament • Why spiritual gifts like prophecy and tongues were temporary • The Abraham Lincoln and Stanton story — godly love in action • Hebrews 6:1 — going on from the basics to maturity • Why the completed written Word replaced supernatural gifts 1 Corinthians 13 explained, agape love Bible study, spiritual gifts vs love, why tongues ceased, Paul's teaching on love, verse by verse Bible study, 1 Corinthians 13 meaning, Les Feldick Bible teaching, grace vs law, New Testament Bible study, book of 1 Corinthians explained. Les Feldick Bible Study brings you verse-by-verse Bible teaching that makes the scriptures come alive. Whether you're a new believer or have studied the Bible for decades, these teachings will deepen your understanding of God's Word. Les Feldick has a unique gift for explaining complex biblical concepts in a way that anyone can understand, using scripture to interpret scripture. 📖 Visit our website: www.lesfeldickbiblestudy.com If this study blessed you, please LIKE the video and SHARE it with someone who needs to hear this teaching. Your likes and shares help others find these Bible studies. 00:00 — Introduction and Opening 00:30 — Les Welcomes the Class 01:06 — Teaching Philosophy: An Informal Bible Study 02:20 — Background: Paul's Letter from Corinth 03:30 — Why Is 1 Corinthians 13 Sandwiched Between 12 and 14? 04:55 — The Carnal Corinthian Church 05:30 — Paul's Heart of Love Before Confrontation 06:30 — 1 Corinthians 13:1 — Tongues of Men and Angels 07:30 — Without Love, We Are Sounding Brass 08:00 — A Letter from a Viewer: Teaching Without Offense 09:10 — 1 Corinthians 13:2 — Prophecy and Mysteries Without Love 10:30 — The Church at Ephesus: Doctrine Without Love 11:10 — 1 Corinthians 13:3 — Sacrifice Without Love Is Nothing 11:45 — Agape Love vs. the World's Love 12:15 — 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 — The Attributes of Love Explained 14:30 — Love Never Fails 15:00 — Abraham Lincoln and Stanton: Godly Love in Action 16:40 — 1 Corinthians 13:8 — Prophecies and Tongues Shall Cease 17:00 — Why Supernatural Gifts Were Needed Before the Written Word 18:20 — Greek Word Study: "Tongues" Plural vs. Singular 20:00 — Paul Spoke in Languages (1 Corinthians 14:18) 20:30 — The Guide Who Spoke Seven Languages 21:50 — Paul's Supernatural Gift of Languages 22:30 — Why the Gift of Tongues Has Ceased 23:30 — The Printed Word Replaced Supernatural Gifts 24:00 — 1 Corinthians 13:9 — We Know in Part 24:40 — 1 Corinthians 13:10 — When the Complete Comes 25:00 — The Arithmetic Illustration: Building on Basics 25:50 — Hebrews 6:1 — Going On to Maturity 27:20 — Closing: That Which Is Partial Shall Be Done Away 27:40 — Credits and Ministry Information