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1 Corinthian
Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Nov 17, 2016 (message contributor)
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1. Introduction To The Corinthian Church
Contributed on Nov 17, 2016
Paul's authority to write to this church. Who is Sosthenes. The source of Paul's apostolic Authority.
Introduction A. The human author of this letter was Paul, Saul of Tarshish 1. I am not going to spend a whole lot of time introducing Paul, except to say that Saul, his former name means “Prayed for” 2. Paul, on the other hand, means “small” a. Saul is a somewhat ...read more
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2. God's Provisions
Contributed on Nov 17, 2016
We have the Spirit of Christ. Fellowship with the Father by Jesus Christ. God's grace by the Son of God.
Introduction A. Last week I mentioned that Paul uses “Jesus” in combination with “Christ” and “Lord 6 times in this first chapter of 1 Corinthians 1. However, He also uses “Jesus” in combination with “Christ” 9 times in these first 10 ...read more
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3. Spiritual Infants And Spiritual Adults
Contributed on Feb 20, 2017
There are spiritual infants and spiritual adults. Infants are characterized by envy, strife, and division. Adults, in Christ, are characterized by love, forgiveness, and peace. Which are we?
I. Introduction A. Mr. Lee was terribly overweight, so his doctor put him on a diet. "I want you to eat regularly for 2 days, then skip a day, and repeat this procedure for 2 weeks. The next time I see you, you'll have lost at least 5 pounds." When Mr. Lee returned, he shocked the doctor by ...read more
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4. Galley Slaves Of God
Contributed on Mar 21, 2017
Paul asks the Corinthian church to consider him and Apollos as galley slaves of Christ. Stewards of the mysteries of God. And a stewrd must be found faithful
Introduction A. A wealthy Texan was in the habit of giving his dad unique gifts on Father’s Day. One year it was lessons on hang-gliding. The year before that it was the entire record collection of Slim Whitman’s hits. But this past year he felt he had outdone himself. He purchased a ...read more