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Commandments of Relationships in the Church 1 Corinthians 7
The Apostle clearly states both his authoritative advice AND commandments from the risen Christ Jesus. I say this to give you permission. It is not a command. 1 Corinthians 7:6 ICB Commandments for Christians from the Lord Now I give this command for the married people. (The command is not from me; it is from…
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Abide in Marriage, Singleness and Christ – 1 Corinthians 7
If I could offer just one word of advice for married life of the saints in Christ it would be, “abide.” It’s a rather archaic word once defining the lives of those living in Jesus Christ. The Apostle Paul uses abide as many times in his first letter to the Corinthian Church, as does the…
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How Dare You Defer Discipline 1 Corinthians 6
Church discipline continues to be the focus of the Apostle’s letter. Previously Paul spoke of Judgment between Christ and Satan, but by discipline the Apostle does not mean judgement of Corinthians who do not identify with Christ Jesus. So now Paul INSISTS that the Corinthians judge a fellow church member in this case of moral…
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Jesus Christ Lord – 3 Christ of the Christian Church
Christians of the early Church proclaimed Jesus Christ Lord confessing, “JESUS is Lord.” So far, we have been reminded that GOD is One – that is: Father, Son and Holy Spirit – Eternal (before all time and and after all time ceases to exist) – separated from His creation (including creatures), that is: Holy. Previously…
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Spiritual Pride Immorality Judged 1 Corinthians 5
Does Spiritual Pride prevent christians who come to church on Sunday from offering more than a cup of coffee (very light with lots of froth) to Corinthians (or Cincinnatians) seeking the Lord Jesus? Previously in this first letter to his beloved believers in Corinth the Apostle has suggested: For the Kingdom of God is not…
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Ministers of Christ: Faithful Stewards – 1 Corinthians 4
4 Let a man so account us as the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God. 1 Corinthians 4:1 21stCenturyKJV The Apostle Paul has been making his case as the architect of the Corinthian church. .. you ought to regard us as servants of Christ and as those entrusted with the mysteries…
