- The Gospel is the Power of God for Salvation <br /> July 27, 2018Paul has been diligent with the people of the Corinthian Church, yet there are still some that challenge him for proof that Christ speaks in him. He doesn’t take the bait of defending himself, instead he tells them “test yourselves”. ...... more
- Proclaim the Gospel in the Regions That lie Beyond <br /> July 26, 2018There is a natural fleshly desire for power that operates in the world and we see it in government, religion, business, but Paul puts the focus on the work we have to do “according to our assignment”. He says “we ...... more
- Now is the Day of Salvation <br /> July 25, 2018The gospel has been and is being preached in the streets. Many have believed, but there are tactics used by our enemy to distract and divide. Offense is one tactic and it can happen because of something we have done ...... more
- Anyone in Christ is a New Creation <br /> July 24, 2018Paul is getting to some more mature explanation of what it means to be a Christian. It isn’t just what you say, but how you live that matters. And we shouldn’t expect that life will be easier for us, in ...... more
- That We May Not be Exploited <br /> July 23, 2018Living the Christian life isn’t always easy. We have our own personal relationship with God to give attention to. Then we have other believers that may or may not be walking in the way so sometimes offense has occurred and ...... more
- In Christ All Will be Made Alive <br /> July 20, 2018Paul finishes this letter to the Corinthians reminding them of the gospel he had proclaimed to them. They should be alert, stand Firm in the faith, act courageously, be strong. The work Jesus Christ began to do was not finished, ...... more
- Now You Are the Body of Christ <br /> July 19, 2018This letter has brought correction and dealt with the influence of their local culture on the people in the Church. Now Paul establishes a vision for them of who they are in Christ. They are His body in the earth. ...... more
- There Is One Lord Jesus Christ <br /> July 17, 2018Throughout this letter, Paul is leading the people in the Corinthian Church to one central point in 1 Corinthians 8:6 (LEB) yet to us there is one God, the Father, from whom are all things, and we are for him, and there ...... more
- Our Fathers Were All Under the Cloud <br /> July 17, 2018In these verses, we read the words of Paul, a teacher explaining, expounding to help the people of God understand God’s ways. He gives them the example of the children of Israel being led out of Egypt by God as ...... more
- Together With the Power of our Lord Jesus <br /> July 16, 2018Twice in these few passages Paul tells them “you are God’s temple and the Spirit of God dwells in you” yet this is not so much about their eternal salvation. Yes, they will be saved because they have called on ...... more