Category Archives: I Corinthians

DO I HAVE A TEACHABLE HEART?

I CORINTHIANS 8:1-3: “Now concerning things offered to idols: We know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love edifies. And if anyone thinks that he knows anything, he knows nothing yet as he ought to know. But … Continue reading

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HOW TO LIVE IN A MIXED-UP, CRAZY WORLD…

1 Corinthians 16:13-14: “Be alert, stand firm in the faith, be courageous, be strong. Do everything in love.” CSB OBSERVATION: I am on vacation in Hawaii! My room looks out over the rocky shoreline of the Big Island. I can … Continue reading

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THE CALL TO HOLINESS…

1 CORINTHIANS 10:31-33: “So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God. Give no offense to Jews or Greeks or the church of God, just as I also try to please everyone … Continue reading

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NOTHING BEYOND WHAT IS WRITTEN!

1 Corinthians 4:6: “Now, brothers and sisters,  I have applied these things to myself and Apollos  for your benefit, so that you may learn from us the meaning of the saying: “Nothing beyond what is written.” The purpose is that … Continue reading

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IT IS FROM HIM! (And the award goes to…)

1 Corinthians 1:30-31: “It is from him that you are in Christ Jesus, who became wisdom from God for us our righteousness,  sanctification,  and redemption in order that, as it is written: Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord.” CSB … Continue reading

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THE GREAT CHRISTMAS TREES DEBATE!

I CORINTHIANS 11:1: “Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ.” OBSERVATION: What is your position on the age-old Christmas debate – “Real or Artificial?” Each Christmas season, as I drive through town and walk through the stores, it appears … Continue reading

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WHAT IS COMMUNION?

I CORINTHIANS 11:23-26: “For I received from the Lord that which I also delivered to you: that the Lord Jesus on the same night in which He was betrayed took bread; and when He had given thanks, He broke it … Continue reading

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A LITTLE LEAVEN HAS A GREAT EFFECT…

I CORINTHIANS 5:6-8: “Your glorying is not good. Do you not know that a little leaven leavens the whole lump? Therefore purge out the old leaven, that you may be a new lump, since you truly are unleavened. For indeed … Continue reading

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ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE! (Don’t give up on your loved ones!)

I CORINTHIANS 4:5: “Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord comes, who will both bring to light the hidden things of darkness and reveal the counsels of the hearts. Then each one’s praise will come from God.” NKJV … Continue reading

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THE WAY OF ESCAPE (I Choose Grace!)…

I CORINTHIANS 10:12-13: “Therefore let the one who thinks he stands watch out that he does not fall. No temptation has overtaken you except something common to mankind; and God is faithful, so He will not allow you to be … Continue reading

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