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...
by ray | Nov 8, 2011 | 1 Cor, NT, Sermons
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...
by ray | Nov 8, 2011 | 1 Cor, NT, Sermons
I want to introduce some tools for our toolbox when we are forced to deal with matters of church discipline. 1) The first tool is encouragement. It’s when you are prompted by the Holy Spirit to offer a word of encouragement. I think this tool has to be the most widely...
