It seems that the wives of the prophets were adding to the disorderliness within the worship assemblies at Corinth by speaking out in the assemblies while their husbands were prophesying, interrupting them (even while they were interrupting each other – 14:29-31) to ask them questions and perhaps to address the assembly themselves.… Read More 1 Corinthians: “The Women Should Keep Silent In The Churches”
In the end, love will remain alongside faith and hope and will forever outrank them in value (13:13). However, the same cannot be said for miraculous spiritual gifts.… Read More 1 Corinthians: When Miracles Would Cease
Should Christians boycott businesses which promote sins like homosexuality? Scripture says to “abstain from every form of evil” (1 Thess. 5:22). God directs us to “not enter the path of the wicked, and do not walk in the way of the evil. Avoid it; do not go on it; turn away from it and pass on” (Prov.… Read More Bible Q&A: Should Christians Boycott Businesses Which Endorse Sins Like Homosexuality?
On the night before he died, Jesus had prayed that all of his followers be “one” and “perfected in unity” (John 17:20-23). By now directing the Spirit to inspire Paul to command his followers, “that all of you agree, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same judgment” (1:10c), Jesus wanted the Corinthians to be the answer to his prayer. He wants the same for us today…yet the doctrinal divisiveness of denominationalism and the contentious disagreements found even within some local congregations of the Lord’s church remain. … Read More 1 Corinthians: The Divine Command For Unity Over Division
Put yourself in Joshua’s shoes and imagine meeting with your military strategists to lay out the plan God gave to you for taking the city of Jericho: Okay guys, we’re going to basically march around the city blowing trumpets for six days, and on the seventh day march around it seven times doing the same thing, and then give a great big yell. Then Jericho’s walls will fall down. I guarantee it” (Joshua 6:1-5). I don’t think General Eisenhower would have approved of this military strategy for D-Day. No, only deep trust in God’s promises would motivate any soldier to go along with this plan.… Read More Hebrews: They Overcame By Faith
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