What do we make of Christ's resurrection? This was a struggle for the Corinthian church, who often downplayed Christ being raised-to-life in their life & theology. It might sound crazy, but as we dive into the first half of 1 Corinthians 15, we're not that different! Paul challenges us in 15:1-34 that we live united in Christ by our hope in the gospel as He resurrects us into His life.

How do we use our spiritual gifts? Our traditional model has usually been to, A) figure out what they are, and B) look for ways to exercise them as much as possible. But Paul's letter to the Corinthians places a discussion on using the gifts AFTER discussing love & in context of unity: could our model of using spiritual gifts need an adjustment. 1 Cor. 14 shows how unity in Christ means we

Paul finishes up his letter by bringing it full circle: he started by showing the Corinthians how they divided on how to invest their faith. Now, he clarifies how unity in Christ drives how we live out our faith: we invest Christ’s life by giving missionally in the church, encouraging others, & following those imitating Jesus.

Is it possible that Jesus can be our Savior but not our Lord? Yes; in fact, not only was the Corinthian church struggling with this, but many Christians today continue to do so. Paul encourages us to live united in this: we share in receiving God’s life through Jesus our Savior & discipleship in this life following Jesus our Lord.

Many Christians today have a hard time with understanding the role of love in our faith. To some, love is weak; to others, it’s tolerance & acceptance. Maybe we don’t understand His love? How does God’s love shape the unity we have in Christ? Our love for God & others becomes our motivation, character, & eternal pursuit.

As we've been talking about Christ being our measuring stick for unity in 1 Corinthians 12, what does that look like practically in our work & service in God's kingdom? What do we work toward? And what is our reward? NRF Elder and Minister of Worship & Admin John Marshal leads us in a special deep dive into the scriptures to build out some answers.

How do we find unity when we’re constantly bombarded at how different everyone else is for us? This isn’t just a modern problem: it’s the situation the Corinthian church wrestled with too: one that Paul addresses in ch.11 to show unity in Christ focuses us on who are in Christ instead of how we’re different on earth.

How do we measure unity in Christ? The answer to this is highly important because it drives what we work toward in our faith: and what we lead others to work toward. Paul exhorts the Corinthians that unity in Christ is measured by how His life is being reproduced in ourselves and others.

In honor of Father's Day, guest pastor Bob Jackson (retired church planter & pastor, former interim pastor for NRF) studies some of the final words from King David to his son Solomon. These words, aimed at modeling fatherhood for children, nevertheless bring a charge to believers everywhere toward a courageous and bold faith.

How can unity bring God glory? We often believe we bring God glory by receiving what He’s giving us, by what we do for Him, or in getting His life “correct.” But does this bring Him glory? God desires our relationship over transaction; presence over performance; community over correctness: because this glorifies Him.