Studies from Paul’s first letter to the Corinthian church
How do I know if something glorifies God or not? For instance, when I go out for a run in the morning, is God glorified? That can be hard to answer. But I try and imagine God being physically present with me in the activity; running down the road alongside me. Am I embarrassed to…
As those who have been washed, sanctified and justified, it is only appropriate that we live the rest of our lives here seeking to honor and serve the one who made that possible. Dare to live the rest of your life set apart in service to the king. Praise God for his indescribable gift.
As believers we are members together of one body, the body of Christ. Each of us are equipped by God to serve the body, under the Lordship of Christ. There is no place for boasting, or thinking to highly of yourself because of what God has given you. Nor, is there a place for thinking too little of yourself because your gifting does not seem to compare to some others.
We are called to take on the armor of God and to take our stand against the Satan and the forces of evil in our world. Be on guard, stand firm, be courageous and strong. But do so in love. Let love temper everything we do.
Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. -1 Corinthians 15:58 NIV This verse reminds me very much of a recent picture making the rounds on Facebook. In the center of the picture is a lighthouse setting on a rock in a storm. The waves are crashing around the lighthouse. But it’s foundation is firm and the lighthouse stands secure; no matter what the storm throws at it, nothing moves it. Even so, …
What is our hope in Christ? That this life is not all there is. That at the end we will be resurrected into new and glorious bodies for an eternity with our creator. We need not be pitied for our hope in Christ. What we gain is infinitely greater than what we lose.
When we assemble together as the body of Christ, we should be seeking ways to be an encouragement to each other. In particular our speech should be an encouragement to each other. Learn to practice encouraging speech.
There are many things we might strive after as believers. But nothing is more important than love. Without love we are nothing. No matter how gifted we are, and how effectively we might serve, without love, it is worthless.
As believers, each of us have been equipped to serve the rest of the body. Our spiritual gifts are not for our own benefit, but for the benefit of the body.
Regardless how you might view the elements of the Lord’s Supper and the grace they bring to the participants, we should always remember his death and look forward to his return as we share in his table.