Tag: Church

  • Christian Roles in Christian Worship – 1 Corinthians 11

    You are to imitate me, just as I imitate Christ. 1 Corinthians 11:1 Berean Standard Bible Now there’s a tall order seemingly impossible for any worshiper: Imitate an Apostle. But the humble Apostle Paul addresses the different roles of men and women in prayer and worship of the church. Roles of men and women Maintaining…

    picture of brain with kephalē in Greek which means head In 1 Corinthians 11 the Apostle Paul uses a metaphor of the head as a picture of authority in the church and of Christ as its head
  • 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…

    Justice and Discipline of the People - a view of the Supreme Court of the US building
  • 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…