The middle portion of 1 Corinthians deals with questions about lawsuits, marriage, idols, and pagan sacrifices. Underneath all these topics is the theme of self-denial for the benefit of others (1 Cor. 10:33). Paul had a lot to say on this topic because many of the Corinthian's problems stemmed from their lack of understanding of … Continue reading For the Profit of Many
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Love The Brethren
How would you answer the question, “Do you love your siblings?” Most of you would probably say yes without hesitation. The love that exists between brothers and sisters is hard to match in this life. But did you know that we are to have the same kind of love for our brethren? In Romans 12:10 … Continue reading Love The Brethren
Romans 14: The Law of Love
Last Lord's Day, we dealt with Romans 14:1-13 under the title "The Law of Liberty." By way of review and clarification, Romans 14 deals with matters of personal conviction and practice, which on their own are not sinful. Paul gave two examples of such convictions and practices. The first is the food we eat (Rom. … Continue reading Romans 14: The Law of Love
More Important Than Yourself
Paul said in Philippians 2:3, “do nothing from selfish or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves.” While love is not specifically mentioned here, it is easy to see that this is what Paul is talking about. Love is the very essence of the Christian life and … Continue reading More Important Than Yourself
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