1 Corinthians 4:6-7 We go “beyond what is written” when we disregard what God’s Word says about something and do our own thing instead. False teaching is not a new problem. (1 Timothy 4:3) 2 Timothy 3:16-17 The Bible is God’s inspired, inerrant, infallible, and speaks with full authority on every issue of life. Human … Continue reading "A Beautiful Mess: A Study of 1 Corinthians – Pt. 15 – The Perils of Being Puffed-Up"

Paul had a firm grasp on his role in God’s Kingdom purposes. 1 – Apostle He had a clear-cut mission. He made no claim of his own. 2 – Servant1 3 – Servant2 4 – Steward – (4:1) “…and stewards of the mysteries of God.” Faithfulness was a necessary quality to become a steward, and … Continue reading "A Beautiful Mess: A Study of 1 Corinthians – Pt. 14 – The Only Court That Counts"

Thank you to our special guest speaker, Dr. T.V. Thomas

1 Corinthians 3:21-23 & 4:1-2 There was too much Corinth in the church, and not enough of the church in Corinth. Application to the Corinthians: “Let no one deceive himself.” (v. 18) “So let no one boast in men.” (v. 21) As adopted children of the Father through Christ, we have access to the riches … Continue reading "A Beautiful Mess: A Study of 1 Corinthians – Pt. 13 – Yours, Mine, & Ours"

1 Corinthians 3:16-20 We are collectively a Living Temple where the Spirit of God dwells. Ephesians 2:19-22 Unity is essential to the blueprint for the Temple. John 17:20-21 1 Corinthians 14:26 Matthew 24:1-2 Ezra 6:11-12 Genuine Christ followers are always builders, never destroyers. James 4:1-4 Holiness is not something we achieve, it’s who we are … Continue reading "A Beautiful Mess: A Study of 1 Corinthians – Pt. 12 – Demolition Experts"

1 Corinthians 3:8-15 The foundation is THE most important part of any structure. The only foundation worth building on is Jesus Christ. Matthew 7:24-27 Ephesians 2:19-22 It matters how you carry out your assignment. 1 Corinthians 4:5 The quality of the builder’s work is directly connected to the purposes of the builder’s heart. What in … Continue reading "A Beautiful Mess: A Study of 1 Corinthians – Pt. 11 – How Firm a Foundation?"

1 Corinthians 3:5-9 Two Big Ideas: 1. There are no celebrities in the Kingdom, only servants. Matthew 20:25-28 The cure for division in the church is for everyone to remember that they are all servants of one Master, the Lord Jesus. Philippians 2:1-3 2. Every servant has an assignment. “What then is Apollos? And what … Continue reading "A Beautiful Mess: A Study of 1 Corinthians – Pt. 10 – Mistaken Identities: Who Do You Think We Are?"

1 Corinthians 3:1-9 1 Corinthians 1:11-12 Paul introduces a third type of person: Fleshly – a spiritual person who thinks and, therefore, behaves like a natural person 1 Corinthians 1:4-9 Paul is saying that the Corinthian Christians are developmentally delayed. Hebrews 5:12-14 James 3:13-18 The evidence of true wisdom is in the behavior it produces. … Continue reading "A Beautiful Mess: A Study of 1 Corinthians – Pt. 9 – Developmentally Delayed"

These are the links to the material on Biblical Eldership: Biblical Eldership book by Alexander Strauch Biblical Eldership message, pt. 1 Biblical Eldership message, pt. 2 Please take time to pray and fast over the next two weeks, and to be familiar with what the Bible has to say about this important topic. If you … Continue reading "Special Announcement: Change in Elders"

1 Corinthians 2:11-16 We can’t know God’s thoughts unless He chooses to reveal them to us. John 2:24-25 Isaiah 55:8-9 God gives His Spirit to those who love Him so that we can know Him. The Holy Spirit makes it possible for a human to understand spiritual realities. John 14:16-17 The Natural person Ephesians 2:1-3 … Continue reading "A Beautiful Mess: A Study of 1 Corinthians – Pt. 8d – Setting the Contrast: Natural vs. Spiritual"