[:en]Paul gave instructions to the Corinthian church to help the needy (vs. 2-3). He urged them to accept the leaders of the church (vs. 10-12). He cautioned them: “Be on guard, stand firm in the faith, be men of courage; be strong. Do everything in love” (vs. 13-14) He advised them to accord those who… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 1 Corinthians 16[:]
[:en]Thoughts from 1 Corinthians 15[:]
[:en]RESURRECTION: Jesus died, was buried and had risen on the third day. He is alive. All who believe in Him shall also be resurrected with an imperishable body. “Listen, I tell you a mystery: We will not all sleep, but we will all be changed – in a flash, in the twinkling of an eye,… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 1 Corinthians 15[:]
[:en]Thoughts from 1 Corinthians 14[:]
[:en]Speaking in tongues speaks to God and it edifies himself. But prophecies speaks to men for their strengthening, encouragement, comfort and edifies the church. (vs. 3-4) Paul would rather the believers to prophesy so that the church may be edified. (v. 5) “Worship must be orderly because God is not a God of disorder but… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 1 Corinthians 14[:]
[:en]Thoughts from 1 Corinthians 13[:]
[:en]Definition of LOVE: (vs. 4-8) Love is: Patient Kind Rejoices with the truth Protects Trusts Hopes Perseveres Love is not: Does not envy Does not boasts Not proud Not rude Not self-seeking Not easily angered No wrong records Does not delight in evil Never fails “And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 1 Corinthians 13[:]
[:en]Thoughts from 1 Corinthians 12[:]
[:en]Spiritual Gifts are: Wisdom Knowledge Faith Healing Miraculous power Prophecy Distinguishing between spirits Speaking in different kinds of tongue Interpretation of tongues “All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, and he gives them to each one, just as he determines” (v. 11) One Body, Many Parts: The church is the body… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 1 Corinthians 12[:]
[:en]Thoughts from 1 Corinthians 11[:]
[:en]”The head of every man i s Christ, and the head of the woman is man, and the head of Christ is God” (v. 3) “A man ought to examine himself before he eats of the bread and drinks of the cup. For anyone who eats and drinks without recognizing the body of the Lord… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 1 Corinthians 11[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/24/17)[:]
[:en]American swimmer Dora Torres broke the US record for the 50 meters free style. But before she was able to attain the glory, she also encountered obstacles in her athletic career: injuries, surgery and twice the age of her competitors. But she never let those obstacles hinder her from pursuing her goal. The setbacks had… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/24/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/23/17)[:]
[:en]There is Someone greater than earthly love. Someone who first loved us because He sacrificed His life for us. His love heals our wounds and satisfies our needs. His fragrance is better than any ointment. His beauty is beyond description. Do you love Jesus?[:]
[:en]Thoughts from 1 Corinthians 10[:]
[:en]Warnings from Israel’s history: Do not be idolaters (vs. 7) Do not commit sexual immorality (v. 8) Do not test the Lord (v.. 9) Do not grumble (v. 10) “No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 1 Corinthians 10[:]
[:en]Thoughts from 1 Corinthians 09[:]
[:en]The Rights of an Apostle: Right to food and drink (v. 4) Right to take a believing wife along with him (v. 5) Right of support (v. 12) “The Lord has commanded that those who preach the gospel should receive their living from the gospel” (v. 12) What Paul did to win souls: To the… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 1 Corinthians 09[:]