What is the spirit of this present age? The world influences us more than we may think. There is an ongoing debate about what worldly wisdom. In Corinth there were many public debates. It was very intellectual and religious. Wisdom… Read More ›
1 Corinthians
The Road Map To Maturity – 1 Corinthians 2:14-3:2
We are all the time categorising people. We label them according to economics, careers, etc. The Bible is a book that also categorises men. It groups into three categories: Natural, Spiritual, and Carnal. Everyone in this building today falls into… Read More ›
The Perfect Church – 1 Corinthians 1:1-9
Welcome To Corinth – It is situated on an isthmus. It is a very wealthy city and a remarkable place to live. It has many retired Romans living there. Many people are coming to Christ. It was immoral with so… Read More ›
The Message Of The Cross – 1 Corinthians 1:17-18
We are living in a day when the message of the church is changing. Churches, and even whole denominations, are moving away from the old message of salvation through the blood of Jesus, and are moving toward a message of… Read More ›
The Church At Worship – 1 Corinthians 14:1-40
The Sacred Diary by Adrian Plass is a funny look at life in the local church. Life is like that sometimes. Your mind is somewhere else, someone annoys you, etc. The Church at Corinth had its problems in their church… Read More ›
Sometimes God Has To Live In Poor Lodgings – 1 Corinthians 1:1-11
Corinth was sensual, idolatrous and yet it was the Church! It was a poor lodging house for the Holy Spirit. God is not interested in the grandeur or luxury of a church building. God is only interested in people. Corinth… Read More ›
Slaying The Giant Of Temptation – 1 Corinthians 10:12-14
Corinth was one of the most wicked cities in New Testament times. Those whom become Christians still experience great temptations. Paul writes to the Corinthians to give them advice. 1 – The common experience of temptation (vs. 13) There is… Read More ›
Singleness – 1 Corinthians 7:17-40
Monks seclude themselves to deny the temptations and desires of this world. There are two extremist groups in Corinth; those who indulged in life and those who withdrew from it. Paul is concerned that people embrace life. All situations belong… Read More ›
Servants And Stewards – 1 Corinthians 4:1-21
Who are you? What is your identity? There are many roles that we have to play each day. There may be the dad, husband, mum, wife, son, daughter, etc. There are some of these “hats” we have to wear are… Read More ›
Powerful Principles For Proper Practice – 1 Corinthians 6:12
There are a lot of Christians who wish that the Bible contained specific rules governing every possible situation in life. Then, they think, they would know what they should do in every situation. They would know what they could do… Read More ›
Feed My Sheep 