1 Corinthians 9:12b – 18 Deuteronomy 18:1-5 Did Jesus actually command that full-time ministers earn their living from the gospel? Luke 10:4-8 According to Jesus, a laborer who is worthy of his wages: Has been called and sent by Christ in His authority. (Mark 6:7 ) ● Jesus calls to Himself before He sends out … Continue reading "A Beautiful Mess: A Study of 1 Corinthians – Pt. 36 – “Woe to Me If I Don’t Preach the Gospel!”"

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1 Corinthians 8:7-13 There is a distinction between the idol as the physical object and the demonic spiritual being that is the reality behind it. Christ alone is worthy of our worship as God and our allegiance as Lord. Freedom in Christ is not doing whatever you want for yourself but being free from sin … Continue reading "A Beautiful Mess: A Study of 1 Corinthians – Pt. 34 – When Freedom Isn’t Really Free"

1 Corinthians 8:4-6 Do we have to know everything to understand the Bible or can we simply read it? Nehemiah 8:8Ephesians 4:11-16 Correct application of Biblical information always produces transformation. Romans 1:18-32 Idolatry is the greatest evil in existence and the single most dangerous threat we face. Failure to worship God is the greatest failure … Continue reading "A Beautiful Mess: A Study of 1 Corinthians – Pt. 33 – Knowledge Possessed vs. Knowledge Applied"

1 Corinthians 8:1-6 What exactly is “eating food that has been offered to idols”? Acts 15:19-20 Acts 15:28-29 The Corinthians were attempting to _______________ their disobedience on theological grounds.  Paul gives three ________________ for the Corinthian church to get a grip on: 1. Knowledge without love is ___________________ . Psalm 115:4-8 1 Corinthians 10:19-21 An … Continue reading "A Beautiful Mess: A Study of 1 Corinthians – Pt. 32 – It’s Not What You Know, It’s Who Knows You!"

1 Corinthians 7:25-40 What are the factors Paul is asking the Corinthians to consider in making this decision? Timing. It may be a good thing, but it may not be the best thing at the present time. Acts 16:6-10 All good things in His timing. Timing is everything — even if the timing is not … Continue reading "A Beautiful Mess: A Study of 1 Corinthians – Pt. 31b – Choosing Between Good and Good Enough, pt. 2"

1 Corinthians 7:25-40 Who are “the betrothed”? 2 Corinthians 11:2 What does Paul say? ● We may not be choosing between right and wrong, but between wise and unwise. ● Just because something benefits us personally does not mean it is from God. Why does Paul say this? 1 Timothy 1:15-16 Not every teacher or … Continue reading "A Beautiful Mess: A Study of 1 Corinthians – Pt. 31a – Choosing Between Good and Good Enough, pt. 1"

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1 Corinthians 7:17-24 The Corinthians thought that by changing their external circumstances it would improve their standing with God. 1 Corinthians 1:26-29 Galatians 3:28 Your circumstances are real and important, but they don’t define you in God’s eyes. Ephesians 2:14-16 Believers are no longer defined by their past or their present, but by their future … Continue reading "A Beautiful Mess: A Study of 1 Corinthians – Pt. 30 – Just the Way You Are"

Jude 12-15 12. These are the men who are hidden reefs in your love feasts when they feast with you without fear, caring for themselves; clouds without water, carried along by winds; autumn trees without fruit, doubly dead, uprooted; These are the men who are hidden reefs in your love feasts when they feast with … Continue reading "Jude – Part 6"