Following Paul’s explanation of the proper attitude toward each other regardless of the type of spiritual gift one attained (cf. 12:12-31), he begins his explanation of the purpose of said gifts (this explanation continues into chapter 14). Love takes precedence over all spiritual gifts, for without love the gifts bring no profit to the one …
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“Therefore, brethren, we are debtors” (v. 12). Why are we debtors? The apostle Paul uses the word “Therefore,” not only to link the verses directly previous, but all that he has written thus far. We are debtors because: We have sinned (cf. 3:23). As a result we have died spiritually (cf. 5:12). Therefore, Christ died …
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“Or do you think that the Scripture says in vain, “The Spirit who dwells in us yearns jealously”?” (James 4:5). Our God is a jealous God and desires and deserves our full obedience. Outline: The Jealous Spirit Audio: mp3
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There are many factors in man’s salvation. All must be present in order for man to attain salvation. What are the factors, and what do they accomplish? Ppt: The Factors in Man’s Salvation Outline: The Factors in Man’s Salvation Audio: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: The Factors in Man’s SalvationExegesis of 1 Corinthians 2 draws out applications for Christians. There is a certain wisdom the apostles spoke. This was not their wisdom, rather the wisdom of God given by the Holy Spirit. Outline: Wisdom From God Ppt: Wisdom From God Audio: mp3
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