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1 Corinthians: Servants, Stewards, and Mysteries

Anyone who takes upon themselves the serious responsibility of being God’s spokesman must prove themselves trustworthy to speak nothing but God’s Word in its entirety (Ps. 119:160a; Prov. 30:5-6; Gal. 1:6-10; 2 Pet. 2:1-22; Rev. 22:18-19).  This is because souls are at stake.  People are influenced to follow truth from God…or lies from Satan…every time a sermon is preached, a class is taught, or an article is read.  This is why the Bible alone must be what is preached and taught.       … Read More 1 Corinthians: Servants, Stewards, and Mysteries

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1 Corinthians: The Church’s One Foundation

Those who wield influence within the church today – elders, deacons, preachers, teachers, mentors, encouragers – must all take care to build, and build with great care, upon only one foundation.  That foundation cannot be themselves.  It cannot be based on the musings and opinions of whatever theologian has caught the public eye.  No, that foundation must be Jesus Christ and Jesus alone…his teachings and his example, all of which being found only within the entirety of rightly-divided Scripture (Ps. 119:160; 2 Tim. 2:15; 2 Tim. 3:16-17; cf. 2 Pet. 1:19-21; John 16:12-15; Eph. 3:3-5).  It must be God’s Word that is taught and preached, Scripture and Scripture alone which is the basis of all influence.… Read More 1 Corinthians: The Church’s One Foundation

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Suggestions That Could Help Preachers Formulate A Sermon

These are just a few of the “tricks of the trade” I’ve picked up over the years in my own studies. Maybe they can help you, preachers, in your own studies. Christian, try using these suggestions in your own studies, even if you aren’t a preacher or a Bible class teacher. You might find them helpful in causing growth in your own understanding of Scripture and how it can apply to you in your own walk with God.… Read More Suggestions That Could Help Preachers Formulate A Sermon

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Lessons We Preachers and Christian Bloggers Need To Learn From 2 Corinthians

2 Corinthians is a book every preacher and teacher needs to read at least once a quarter.  It is interesting to see how God inspired Paul to both encourage and rebuke the church at Corinth in a balanced way.  Paul would acknowledge and show appreciation for the good the Corinthians were doing, continually state and… Read More Lessons We Preachers and Christian Bloggers Need To Learn From 2 Corinthians

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