I want to talk about repentance. What does it mean in v9 when it says the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? To answer that, let’s set the stage. One brother is taking another brother to court. We read about it in v6. There is some wrongdoing. The specifics of the lawsuit are […]
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1 Cor 1:4-9 – Thanksgiving Sunday: Why Should We Be Thankful (pt 3 of 3)
Paul had 101 reasons to be ungrateful if he looked at his circumstances. Paul would have thrown in the towel if he fixed his attention upon the sins at Corinth. But here in v8-9, there is a spiritual key to being a thankful person. 8 He will keep you strong to the end, so that […]
1 Cor 1:4-9 – Thanksgiving Sunday: Why Should We Be Thankful (pt 2 of 3)
I think knowing the context changes everything. What he writes here is shocking. 4 I always thank God for you because of his grace given you in Christ Jesus. I always thank God for who? Who is he thankful for? For the Corinthians. Did he write this letter and mail it to the wrong address? […]
1 Cor 1:4-9 – Thanksgiving Sunday: Why Should We Be Thankful (pt 1 of 3)
Happy Thanksgiving! Today is all about thanksgiving. And if you are wondering about the table here, we will be partaking in the Lord’s Supper later in the service because as Christians, what are we most thankful for? It’s God sending His Son to reconcile sinners to Himself through the cross of Christ. The gospel. Thank […]
1 Corinthians 5 – Church Discipline (pt 4 of 4)
Let’s examine for a moment the types of sins that would be severe enough to merit church discipline to the highest degree, even an ultimatum in v11. 11 But now I am writing you that you must not associate with anyone who calls himself a brother but is sexually immoral or greedy, an idolater or […]
1 Corinthians 5 – Church Discipline (pt 3 of 4)
What does it mean to be accountable before God for another person’s soul? It means, I am responsible for the final salvation of each member of this church. And if you are member, you are responsible for my final salvation. The last thing I should do is to be content that a great number of […]