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First Corinthians

The immorality of the Corinthians in ancient history is well known. We are interested in the problems evident in the church at Corinth and how Paul addressed them. We want to learn what doctrine was particular to the age, the church and what might transfer into our age.

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April 19, 2015

First Corinthians – Part 25

Introduction: Last time we looked at the fact that the cup of blessing used in the communion is likely something new to the passover feast. A tradition that was installed prior to Christ and which the Lord re-interpreted in light...
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April 12, 2015

First Corinthians – Part 24

Introduction: Last time we looked at the age times and how the ends of the ages fell on those in the Acts period and NOT US! We shall now continue with verse 12 Chapter 10:12-16 After the examples of unbelief...
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March 29, 2015

First Corinthians – Part 23

Introduction: Chapter 9 ends with an analogy to sports, running a race and boxing and then Paul says  27 But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to...
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March 22, 2015

First Corinthians – Part 22

Introduction: Last week we had reason to pause and look at some applications of the "stumblingblock" doctrine and reflect on whether the use of alcahol in our lives would be: Permissable Wise and helpful to our weaker Christian brothers and...
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March 15, 2015

First Corinthians – Part 21

Introduction: Last time we looked at chapter 8 and saw that Paul took very seriously the doctrine of the "stumblingblock", indeed he even said that it was a sin to use freedom in such a way that it causes a...
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March 7, 2015

First Corinthians – Part 20

Introduction: Last time we finished our discussion on marriage during the Acts period. Paul's instruction though not by commandment was nonetheless through his inspired judgment and he tells the believers then that it would be "better" for the unmarried to...