The apostle Paul defends himself against unjust accusations, defends his freedom in Christ and right to financial compensation in ministry, before then setting an example for us by forfeiting his rights for the good of others and the growth of the gospel.

Sunday School Hour: The 1689 London Baptist Confession chapter 26 paragraphs 9-11: Of the Church. The calling and duty of officers, ministerial support, the role of preaching, and gifted brothers/license to preach.

Jesus Christ: The Resurrection and the Life. How the resurrection isn't just one doctrine among many, but is rather the very cornerstone of our faith.

Here in 1 Corinthians chapter 8 we see that in the Christian life, truth and doctrinal precision is not all that matters. For Christian ethics are to be informed by love. God's covenantal love for us, manifested in the death of Christ, is the grounds, basis, and example for the love we're called to then pursue toward our brothers and sisters in Christ.

Sunday School Hour: The 1689 London Baptist Confession chapter 26 paragraphs 7-8: Of the Church. What is the distinguishing mark of congregationalism? How is congregationalism practiced? On what basis in scripture do we find congregationalism? Who has the keys of the kingdom?

Sunday School Hour: The 1689 London Baptist Confession chapter 26 paragraphs 4-6: Of the Church. Who is the Head of the Church? Is the Pope the AntiChrist?

This passage shows us how the gospel and eternal life are to shape our decision-making when it comes to marriage and singleness, as in Christ, Christians have a radically new and different relationship to the things of this world.

Sunday School Hour: The 1689 London Baptist Confession chapter 26 paragraphs 1-3: Of the Church

Marriage, Divorce, Singleness, Unbelieving Spouse and Holy Children, Slavery --remaining were God has called and placed you, according to the mind of Christ.

The mind of Christ applied to issues of marriage, sexuality, singleness, celibacy, widows, widowers, and sexual temptation.