by ray | Nov 29, 2011 | 1 Cor, NT, Sermons
Now, let’s take a look at this text and why Paul is bringing in this idea of the future kingdom with this lawsuit at Corinth. 1 If any of you has a dispute with another, dare he take it before the ungodly for judgment instead of before the saints? 2 Do you not know...
by ray | Nov 29, 2011 | 1 Cor, NT, Sermons
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...
by ray | Nov 21, 2011 | 1 Cor, NT, Sermons, Thanksgiving, Topical Studies
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...
by ray | Nov 21, 2011 | 1 Cor, NT, Sermons, Thanksgiving, Topical Studies
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...
by ray | Nov 21, 2011 | 1 Cor, NT, Sermons, Thanksgiving, Topical Studies
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...
by ray | Nov 8, 2011 | 1 Cor, NT, Sermons
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...
