by MrsJAllen | Oct 5, 2022 | 1corinthians
Yesterday we looked at two reactions we tend to have toward sin—letting it slide or focusing on it too much. Paul advocates for balance. As those who have received God’s grace, we need to take sin seriously. Read 1 Corinthians 5:9–13. According to Paul, whom should...
by MrsJAllen | Oct 4, 2022 | 1corinthians
Christians tend to run to two extremes when it comes to sin [too soft or too hard]. We either lean too heavily towards grace and let sin slide or we’re hyper-vigilant about sin and almost lose grace entirely. Where’s the balance? Open up your Bible and read 1...
by MrsJAllen | Oct 3, 2022 | 1corinthians
We’ve made it all the way to chapter 5 in 1 Corinthians, which means we’re at the first major turning point in the letter. So far, we’ve seen how the Corinthians’ selfishness and devotion to their culture has brought division in the church. They’ve prioritized...
by Pastor Bumble | Sep 30, 2022 | 1corinthians
The word authority raises all kinds of red flags in our culture. This is why people today become uncomfortable when they encounter Paul in this passage. Paul claims the position of a father (v. 15), calls on the Corinthians to imitate him (v. 16), and warns them about...
by MrsJAllen | Sep 29, 2022 | 1corinthians
As we’ve talked about our culture and the culture of Corinth this week, we’ve hit some hard topics. Something sinister sits at the root of each worldly issue, and Paul addresses it directly in the final paragraph of chapter 4. Take a look at 1 Corinthians 4:18. What...
by MrsJAllen | Sep 28, 2022 | 1corinthians
Yesterday was tough. We had to look a huge aspect of our culture— consumerism—in the eye and see how it affects our churches and us. It plays out in our attitude toward leaders, Sunday worship services, and each other. Paul’s been pushing against the Corinthians’...
