Today we look at two words that are repeated in verses 3 and following: afflictions and comfort. Then we look at some precious verses of promise.

Today's message comes from a variety of passages packaged together to help us understand what love really is. 

Several key phrases to emphasize this morning and a huge thank you to several folks...

What was Paul talking about when he said that they were getting baptized on behalf of someone who was dead? Who was Paul calling "bad company"? And what four steps of application do we have for this section of scripture?

There is much discussion about when Jesus is coming back for His church. Will it be before the tribulation, during the tribulation, at the end of the tribulation, etc? Some verses point one direction and others seem to point another direction. The main question for today was what should we be doing while we wait for Jesus to come back? 

Today's message shows the great contrast between Adam and Jesus. Also the contrast between Pelagius and Augustine...

In today's message, Paul gave us a list of what would be different if Jesus has not been raised from the dead... and every phrase was bad news. BUT Jesus has been raised from dead as proven the various statements listed in today's passage.

What is the main theme of chapter 14? Building up each other in the church. How are we to do that? That is what we are looking at today.

Do we really love one another? What kind of measuring stick did God give us in this area?

What spiritual gifts are permanent and which ones were not? How should we use our spiritual gifts?