The apostle now begins to list the different types of miraculous gifts, repeatedly reminding the Corinthians that whichever power each of them “individually” had was “given” to them “through,” “according to,” and “by” no one except “the Spirit,” and according to his own will rather than their own desires (12:8-11).… Read More 1 Corinthians: The Different Kinds of Spiritual Gifts
This brother had already allowed Satan to rule in his heart, so by withdrawing fellowship from him and casting him from their midst the church would be putting him back into the kingdom which Satan reigned (Col. 1:13a; John 12:31; 2 Cor. 4:4; 1 John 5:19).… Read More 1 Corinthians: “Deliver This Man To Satan”
Not all of the Corinthians were receptive to sound doctrine. These “arrogant” opponents did not think Paul would set foot in Corinth again and admonish them in person. However, he assured the church that he would come to see them personally soon. Once he arrived, Corinth would see that his opponents were “all talk,” but Paul had divine power on his side. He ends his discourse on this subject by asking them if they wished him to discipline them harshly with miraculous power, or in a more loving and gentle manner.… Read More 1 Corinthians: The Easy Way…Or The Hard Way?
When we need to tell a fellow Christian that they need to repent, it will help their minds to be more open to our rebuke if we first speak to them and about them in ways that would give them hope and remind them that they still had a lot going for them.… Read More 1 Corinthians: An Excellent Example of Christian Charity and Balance
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