1 Corinthians 6:1-8 Philippians 2:14-15 Romans 13:1-4 So what does Paul suggest instead? Daniel 7:13-14 Daniel 7:18, 22, 27 Revelation 2:26-27 The church is an expression of the Kingdom of God in this world, and as such, operates on a completely different scale of values and priorities. Matthew 5:38-42 Matthew 5:43-48 The love between Christians … Continue reading "A Beautiful Mess: A Study of 1 Corinthians – Pt. 20 – Brother Against Brother"

Review:Church Membership – A definite, formally recognized, mutual connection and active participation in the life of a local body of Christ -followers So what does this look like at White Stone Fellowship? What are the basic requirements to be considered a member of a local New Testament fellowship? You have to actually be a believer. … Continue reading "White Stone Foundations: Church Membership – Pt. 2 – How Does It Work?"

Acts 2:41, 46-47; 4:4, 32 Matthew 16:18 There are four primary ways the New Testament talks about the church: 1 – The Church as a Building 1 Peter 2:4-5 1 Corinthians 12:18 1 Corinthians 3:16-17 The integrity of the structure is dependent on unity and mutual commitment to the whole. 2 – The Church as … Continue reading "White Stone Foundations: Church Membership – Pt. 1 – Is it Biblical?"

1 Corinthians 5 Review: The Situation: A Sex Scandal in the church (v. 1) The Problem: Failure to confront the sin (v. 2) Paul’s Solution: Remove the unrepentant sinner from the fellowship (v. 2) Ephesians 2:1-3, 12 Galatians 5:16-24 The Purpose of Church Discipline 1. Restoration of believers The goal of biblical church discipline is … Continue reading "A Beautiful Mess: A Study of 1 Corinthians – Pt. 19 – Church Discipline… It’s a Thing!"

Genesis 2:7 Romans 5:12 Genesis 2:15-17 Genesis 3:1-4 Genesis 3:6-8 Genesis 3:22-24 It was not God’s original design for people to die. Eternal life was only available in the presence of the Lord God. Access to God’s presence is based on being in right relationship with Him. We are scared to death of death. Ephesians … Continue reading "Easter"

1 Corinthians 5 1. The Situation – Sex scandal in the church (v.1) Ephesians 5:3 There should be a noticeable difference between the way the world views human sexuality and the way God’s people view it. 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5 The Word of God is the final authority on every area of life to which it … Continue reading "A Beautiful Mess: A Study of 1 Corinthians – Pt. 18 – Scandal in the Church!"

1 Corinthians 4:14-21 We can learn a lot about what a godly father’s role is from how Paul uses it with regard to the Corinthian church: Loving ­­­­­­­­­­correction of a wayward child is a father’s duty. Shame is not an effective method of correction. Ephesians 6:4 Colossians 3:21 True discipline is always motivated by love. … Continue reading "A Beautiful Mess: A Study of 1 Corinthians – Pt. 17 – Wait Till Your Father Gets Home!"

Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)Jeremiah 29:10-14 (ESV) Does the way we live reflect what we say we believe? They were unteachable. Proverbs 26:12 They were too comfortable. Revelation 3:17-18 They thought themselves untouchable. Luke 9:23-26, 57-62 Here’s what you can expect as a servant of Christ: Last of all, like men sentenced to death A spectacle to … Continue reading "A Beautiful Mess: A Study of 1 Corinthians – Pt. 16b – A Comfortable Christianity Continued"

1 Corinthians 4:8-13 Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) Jeremiah 29:10-14 (ESV) Does the way we live reflect what we say we believe? They were unteachable. Proverbs 26:12 They were too comfortable. Revelation 3:17-18 They thought themselves untouchable. Luke 9:23-26, 57-62

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