The Jewish customs in the Apostle Paul's day were quite a bit different than today's standards. For example, they couldn't uncover their heads in public because it was a sign of loose morals. This carried over into their worship, as well. While the specifics may be cultural, there are some lessons that are timeless.

The city of Corinth was engaged in idolatry big time. You can see why the Apostle Paul felt the urgency to get the Gospel to them. He wanted them to put their hope in the One who made men, rather than in things made by man.

Everyone knows that athletes must subject themselves to physical training in order to prepare their bodies to be successful in their chosen sport. As we're about to see in our study of First Corinthians nine, the Apostle Paul uses this as an illustration to explain that the Christian life requires hard work. Today Pastor Lloyd explains the importance of getting off the bench, getting into the game, being ready for the coach to call our name!

Oh, how quickly the glory fades in this world. On top of the heap one day, and all the way at the bottom the next. But there is an imperishable crown, and we'll tell you how to obtain it today on Bridging the Gap. Pastor Lloyd Pulley is going verse by verse through First Corinthians and we highlight chapter nine, verses fifteen through twenty-seven today.

How do we make decisions on issues that the Scripture doesn't specifically address? Today on Bridging the Gap we'll be considering that question. Though the scripture doesn't address every specific issue, it does provide us with what we need for life and godliness. We are given principles that we can apply in our decision making. And some of these principles are found in First Corinthians chapter eight.

In an effort to defend the positions we take concerning marriage and family, we can overreact to the importance and benefit that being single provides to the Church and the furtherance of the gospel. To gain the right perspective concerning this issue, turn with us to First Corinthians chapter seven and let's join Pastor Lloyd Pulley on Bridging the Gap.

The single man or woman in the Lord has more opportunities to freely serve. We're not here today to talk you out of marriage but to rather consider God's plan for your life. He may be calling you to a life of singleness. Let's head over to First Corinthians chapter seven and take a look at some of the advantages of being single and see if it's a gift you've been given.

Today on Bridging the Gap, Pastor Lloyd Pulley visits First Corinthians seven and offers a biblical perspective on Christian marriage. What should a man or a woman do when they are married, they become a Christian, and their spouse doesn't? Should they leave? Pastor Lloyd will address this important topic today.

Marriage is the most serious long-term contract a couple will ever enter into in their lifetime. But many enter into it with a lack of maturity and knowledge. Today on Bridging the Gap, we'll explore this God-given institution as described in First Corinthians seven.

Society tries to program us to say sex outside of marriage doesn't matter! We'll soon see it really is a big deal. Today on Bridging the Gap Pastor Lloyd Pulley will underscore the relationship between what we do with our bodies and the Holy Spirit. Our scripture reference is First Corinthians six.