Facing Death-2 Cor 1:1-11
How would I face my own death (2 Cor 1:9) / death of one I love? Can I praise God in the midst of sufferings (2 Cor 1:3) and give reasons for praising him (2 Cor 1:4, […]
Category: New Testament
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Be Strong, Love and Give-1 Cor 16
1 Corinthians is a letter, not a theological treatise. So we’re reading someone else’s mail, where Paul brings the gospel to bear upon practical problems. Preaching on ch. 16 is like preaching on ch. 1–15, for every sentence alludes to issues Paul responded to with 1 Cor 15 as the grand conclusion. Ch. 16 […]
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Intelligibly Build Up the Church-1 Cor 14
Do you build up the church? How? Spiritual gifts in church worship (14:1–40). Those who think themselves gifted with wisdom and knowledge—place inordinate singular emphasis on speaking in tongues. They think they speak a heavenly language (1 […]
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Stand Firm-1 Cor 15:1-11
What do you stand firm on (1 Cor 15:1, 58)? Hold firmly to (1 Cor 15:2)? Your money? Your job? Your family? Your friends? Your church? Your ideology? Your utopian ideal? What is most important to […]
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The Excellent Way-1 Cor 13
With its sheer beauty and power 1 Cor 13 is a greatly loved NT passage and one of Paul’s finest moments. Unfortunately, the love for this love chapter has been regularly read [at weddings!] out of context. This doesn’t make love less […]
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The Lord’s Supper: Discern the Body-1 Cor 11:17-34
2021-01-19 21:45:39 What does it mean to discern the body? Many Christians and Catholics have partaken the Lord’s Supper or the Eucharist when growing up with their religious parents. To many it’s a […]
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Men and Women are Distinct and Equal-1 Cor 11:2-16
Yohan‘s Sermon on 1 Cor 11:2-16 [1/31/2021]. Good morning. So I guess I’m standing here because this is a potentially controversial passage and I guess Dr. Ben wanted to give this one to […]
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Glorify God, Benefit Others-1 Cor 10:23-11:1
As a Christian, what should be your single motive and motivation for doing anything (1 Cor 10:31; 9:23; 2:2)? What is always included and never included in glorify God (1 Cor 10:33, 23-24; 6:12)? DO you do whatever you want (1 Cor 10:23; 6:12)? […]
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If You Think You’re Saved, Beware-1 Cor 10:1-22
Do you think “Yes, I‘m saved“? Do you assume your salvation? Do you feel “saved” because you believe in God, go to church, read your Bible, say your prayers and keep religious […]
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Don’t Use Your Rights-1 Cor 9:1-14
Paul’s remarkable humility. We vociferously demand our rights. Paul had all the rights and credentials as the top apostle, prophet, church planter, missionary, evangelist, shepherd, teacher, philosopher, law scholar and theologian. Today, he’d be a huge megahit celebrity […]