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Knowing that he who raised the Lord Jesus will raise us also
How can something made from dust become “an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison” ? The Second Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the CORINTHIANS – Chapter 4 1 Therefore, having this ministry by the mercy of God, we do not lose heart. 2 But we have renounced disgraceful, underhanded ways. We refuse to practice…
Read MoreNow the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.
Why do we need to be set free and from what? The Second Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the CORINTHIANS – Chapter 3 1 Are we beginning to commend ourselves again? Or do we need, as some do, letters of recommendation to you, or from you? 2 You yourselves are our letter of recommendation,…
Read MoreChrist died for our sins, was buried and was raised on the third day
The First Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the CORINTHIANS – Chapter 15 1 Now I would remind you, brothers, of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, in which you stand, 2 and by which you are being saved, if you hold fast to the word I preached to you-unless you believed…
Read MoreFor God is not a God of confusion but of peace
The First Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the CORINTHIANS – Chapter 14 1 Pursue love, and earnestly desire the spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy. 2 For one who speaks in a tongue speaks not to men but to God; for no one understands him, but he utters mysteries in the Spirit. 3…
Read MoreLove bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things
The First Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the CORINTHIANS – Chapter 13 1 If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I…
Read MoreBe imitators of me, as I am of Christ.
The First Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the CORINTHIANS – Chapter 11 Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ. – 1 Corinthians 11:1 Sound advice. Apprenticeships are a good way of learning and that is after all what discipleship is. Sitting at the feet of the Master learning and walking with the…
Read More“All things are lawful,” but not all things are helpful. “All things are lawful,” but not all things build up.
The First Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the CORINTHIANS – Chapter 10 1 For I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, that our fathers were all under the cloud, and all passed through the sea, 2 and all were baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea, 3 and all…
Read MoreThere is one God
The First Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the CORINTHIANS – Chapter 8 1 Now concerning food offered to idols: we know that “all of us possess knowledge.” This “knowledge” puffs up, but love builds up. 2 If anyone imagines that he knows something, he does not yet know as he ought to know. 3…
Read MoreFor the kingdom of God does not consist in talk but in power.
The First Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the CORINTHIANS – Chapter 4 1 This is how one should regard us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. 2 Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found faithful. – 1 Corinthians 4:1-2 We are not really familiar with the…
Read MoreSo that your faith might not rest in the wisdom of men but in the power of God.
The First Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the CORINTHIANS – Chapter 2 1 And I, when I came to you, brothers, did not come proclaiming to you the testimony of God with lofty speech or wisdom. 2 For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. – 1 Corinthians…
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