2 For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. (1 Cor 2:2) I resolved to know nothing except Jesus Christ and him crucified. Why? Paul was well-educated. He could have studied many different subjects as a believer — apologetics, eschatology, theology, spiritual gifts — yet he […]
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1 Cor 1:10-31 – Celebrity Christians vs. the Cross (pt 3 of 3)
Then, Paul goes on to remind the Corinthians about who they were before Christ. Just to show how different and out of this world God’s new wisdom and power are, God doesn’t save people based on our worldly credentials or talents or our pedigree. Remember, many members of the church at Corinth were ex-slaves and […]
1 Corinthians 1:1-9 – Thanksgiving for others due to a divine perspective (pt 2 of 3)
1 Cor 1:1-3 – 1 Paul, called to be an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and our brother Sosthenes, 2 To the church of God in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be holy, together with all those everywhere who call on the name of our Lord […]
1 Corinthians 1:1-9 – Thanksgiving for others due to a divine perspective (pt 1 of 3)
1 Cor 1:1-9 I don’t know about you, but I’m certainly very excited that Romans is safely behind us and now we are moving ahead into 1 Corinthians. But I don’t think I’ll be hitting the cruise control button anytime soon. Romans and Corinthians are both hard books to preach on, but for completely different […]
Jerry Bridges on the ongoing need of the gospel for believers
Jerry Bridges is a well-known Christian writer and conference speaker. He is author of several books, including, The Pursuit of Holiness The Pursuit of Godliness, and The Discipline of Grace. He has been on the staff of The Navigators since 1955 and currently serves as a resource person to The Navigators University Students Ministry in […]
The Book of Romans: Under New Management (pt 3 of 3)
Quick recap. 1) If you are saved, you are free. 2) If you are free, you can choose whom to obey. 3) If you choose to obey God, your life will be characterized by constant dying and surrender. At this point, you may be thinking, I understand the gospel. I understand that I have been […]