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December 13, 2014

First Corinthians – Part 12

Introduction Last week we examined the remainder of Chapter 4 which ended in Paul addressing some of the Corinthians who were puffed up because they believed that he would not come to them -- he reasuures them that he will...
December 6, 2014

First Corinthians – Part 11

Introduction: Last week we looked at 4:1-7. This was a passage about not taking people above that which was written.   6  (AV) And these things, brethren, I have in a figure transferred to myself and to Apollos for your...
November 30, 2014

First Corinthians – Part 10

Introduction Last time we examined the 3rd chapter of 1st Corinthians, this brought to light the unity of what God was seeking to perform during the Acts and reminds us in this age that to form divisions contrary to his...
November 16, 2014

First Corinthians – Part 9

Introduction Last time we looked at the passages below (Welch). This structure allows us to see the scope of the verses. A couple of points pop right out as we compare and contrast words and phrases in the structure. This...
November 9, 2014

First Corinthians – Part 8

Introduction Last time we looked at the mystery of 1 Cor. 2:7.  7 But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory: (1Co 2:7 KJV) 7...
November 2, 2014

First Corinthians – Part 7

Introduction Last time we looked at 1 Cor.2:1-9. The passages have many applications and we can learn so much about ideas related to the wisdom of this world and its limitations. However, we need now to look at the more...
October 21, 2014

Get Real!

Introduction If it ain't broke don't fix it! This applies to many practical day to day life experiences we encounter -- the lawnmower, the fridge, the car etc. On the other hand if your car is sounding like a bloated...
October 19, 2014

First Corinthians – Part 6

Introduction: Last time we looked at the wisdom of God and discovered that the book of Corinthians had a high density of words with the stem  σοφ, found in words like sophia.  If you are interested in the subject of wisdom...
October 18, 2014

First Corinthians – Part 5

Introduction Last time we looked at the topic of Baptism and noted that Paul did indeed baptize in the Acts period but this was not what he was called to major on. The fact that he baptized so few gave...
October 12, 2014

First Corinthians – Part 4

Introduction Last time we looked at the logic of Paul's ministry and also his statement that Christ sent him "not to baptize". There is a wrong syllogism that many who promote a mid-Acts start for the sussoma use and which...
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