Category Archives: 1Corinthians

Not Our Own

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Pete

We live in a day and age where there is tremendous emphasis placed on our bodies. There is no lack of information on what to put in them . . . what to put on them . . . and … Continue reading →

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Find Us Faithful

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Pete

This morning I’m thinking about perspective. Identical circumstance taking on very different implications depending on how we look at it. You can see how much perspective shaped the apostle Paul. If anyone had bragging rights, it was him. Even if … Continue reading →

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Human, But Not Merely Human

Posted on March 27, 2015 by Pete

He expected more. He had been with them for 18 months, establishing the church at Corinth and teaching the believers there (Acts 18:1-11). And so, he expected more. They had been born again and he had spoon fed them for … Continue reading →

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The Mind of Christ

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Pete

Honestly, it’s a dynamic I most often take for granted. A reality that doesn’t evoke the awe it should as frequently as it should. It’s been in play for around 34 years. It’s easy for it to simply become second … Continue reading →

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Guiltless

Posted on March 24, 2015 by Pete

Started in on 1Corinthians this morning. I’ve read the letter before. I know what’s coming. That this body of believers had its “issues,” is kind of an understatement. That there was a bit of dysfunction in the family becomes evident … Continue reading →

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Blessed Eyes and Blessed Ears

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Pete

Many are the benefits of God’s grace. If God extended nothing but mercy for our sin, forgiving our sins on the merit of the once for all paid sacrifice of His Son that would be more than enough to thank … Continue reading →

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It Makes a Big Difference!

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Pete

What we believe should impact how we behave. Thus, we seek to “rightly divide the word” so that we can rightly navigate the world . . . we commit to sound doctrine, not to boast in what we know, but … Continue reading →

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His Blessed Appearance

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Pete

It is good to give thanks to the LORD,      to sing praises to Your name, O Most High; to declare Your steadfast love in the morning,      and Your faithfulness by night, to the music of the … Continue reading →

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The Purpose of Our Gathering

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Pete

Little is the time I spend these days trying to come up with the definitive position on whether or not the spiritual gift of tongues is for today. But there was a time when I was on the verge of … Continue reading →

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Wait For One Another

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Pete

There are a number of them . . . commands we refer to as the “one anothers.” Love one another . . . forgive one another . . . admonish one another . . . encourage one another . . … Continue reading →

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