Category: Morning Light Bible Study

Source: https://ift.tt/2qqJmgR Today: [1 Corinthians 13:] The Fail Safe Love of God! In 1 Corinthians 13, we have the loftiest sentiments ever penned by human hand. The Apostle Paul, a brutal, former persecutor of the faith now reveals the deepest and most profound revelation of the love of God revealed on earth and extended to […]

Source: https://ift.tt/2zc4bAr Today: [1 Corinthians 12:] The Diverse and Lively Church God Intends: In 1 Corinthians 12 we see a church that is lively, gifted, active and dynamic in its functioning with the foundational influence of the apostles and prophets maintaining order and fostering maturity among God’s people. Is this a description of your church, […]

Source: https://ift.tt/2yqIjkl Today: [1 Corinthians 11:] Are Women Subservient to Men in Scripture? In chapter 11 of Corinthians, we find verses that have been misconstrued to the abuse of women for centuries. On the one hand, they are misapplied and on the other wholly rejected as irrelevant to our day. What is the answer? How […]

Source: https://ift.tt/2OdmDTF Today: [1 Corinthians 10:] What Believers Gain from Old Testament Examples: In 1 Corinthians 10 Paul speaks of Old Testament examples being for the admonition of New Testament believers. If we are no longer under the law what do we stand to gain in studying the Old Testament? Paul makes this clear to […]

Source: https://ift.tt/2NpA0ei Today: [1 Corinthians 9:] Attitudes Toward Giving: In this chapter, Paul contends with those in Corinth who complained about supporting the gospel with their giving. He insists that it is ordained of God that those who preach the gospel should not do so in poverty or lack. If under the law the ministers […]

Source: https://ift.tt/2IHiUry Today: [1 Corinthians 8:] What’s in Your Pantry? In 1 Corinthians 8, Paul addresses an ancient conspiracy theory involving the food chain available to believers. Most food sold in the market was at some point dedicated to an idol. To purchase and consume these things was part of pagan worship. For this reason, […]

Source: https://ift.tt/2P2Zpfg Today: [1 Corinthians 7:] Should You Be Single for Jesus? In this chapter, Paul addresses a doctrine in the Corinthian church that all believers single or married should remain celibate to truly serve God. Is this true? Paul addresses this issue and the question of divorce and remarriage in great detail which should […]

Source: https://ift.tt/2O1pLSz Today: [1 Corinthians 6:] Lawsuits, Promiscuity, Appetites and Tattoos: In 1 Corinthians 6 Paul gets downright personal with the Corinthians in ways that most Christians today would never tolerate. He declares that if we call ourselves by the name of Christ, many things that are legal and lawful for us to do should […]

Source: https://ift.tt/2Iu9zTT Today: [1 Corinthians 5:] Sexual Scandal and Church Leadership: 1 Corinthians 5 is one of the most scandalous chapters of the bible. The church at Corinth has adopted a posture of leniency and tolerance toward the sexual practices of its members and Paul comes out swinging. Is there anything in this chapter that […]

Source: https://ift.tt/2xR2Q1o Today: [1 Corinthians 3:] Spiritual or Carnal? In chapter 3 of 1 Corinthians, we consider the meaning of two words that Paul coins being that of “spiritual” or “carnal.” The Corinthians had a problem from Paul’s point of view because they understood the kingdom from a metric much smaller than the measure God […]