I Corinthians Chapter 4 Distributed by: KJV Bible Studies Website: www.KjvBibleStudies.net e-mail: [email protected] Introduction: Last week in Chapter 3, Paul dealt with the carnal Christians there in the church. We discussed how there is a daily battle we all face between the spirit and the flesh. Unfortunately, many there in the church were losing the battle and turning into carnal Christians. Paul encouraged them to seek the Lord and build on the solid foundation of Jesus Christ and be led by the Spirit of God. This week we discuss the pastor and our relationship with him. In the minds of many people, there is much confusion over the relationship between the pastor and the church members. A correct understanding of this chapter, would help to resolve some of these destructive conflicts which are so harmful to the cause of Christ. I. The Leaders and Their Calling 1 Cor 4:1 Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God. 1 Cor 4:2 Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful. God’s ministers are to looked upon as ministers of Christ. This is a high calling, and should be respected by every Christian. Continue reading in Pdf
0 Comments
I Corinthians Chapter 1 Distributed by: KJV Bible Studies Website: www.KjvBibleStudies.net e-mail: [email protected] Introduction: We begin a new study on the book of I Corinthians this week. This is a great book containing the first of the two letters Paul wrote to the church there in Corinth. This church was known for some good traits but overall was a carnal church. This letter was written to encourage the church to correct the problems and to move forward for the Lord. Paul had begun this work (see Acts 18) and preached and taught there for 1 ½ years. Corinth was one of the largest cities in the ancient world. During this time, Corinth’s population exceeded 700,000 people and was known for the people worshipping the goddess Aphrodite. Aphrodite was the Greek name for the same god Venus that the Romans worshipped. In about the year 54 A.D. Paul arrived in this wicked city. If a church could be established in this vile city, then surely one could be established anywhere else. We need to remember the Scripture which says, Is anything too hard for the LORD? (Genesis 18:14) Corinth devoted itself to commerce, so that they were sometimes criticized for worshiping the almighty dollar. When Sparta and Athens fell before Phillip of Macedon, the father of Alexander the Great, Corinth came to the front, and was the chief city of Greece under both Phillip and Alexander, his son. It was a city of great importance until the Roman general captured and destroyed it. It lay desolated for over a hundred years. Julius Caesar, the Roman Emperor, rebuilt it a short time before he died. Rome conferred great privileges on it, by making it a free city. At the time of Christ it was one of the most important cities in the world. The Jews, of course, came to Corinth because of its commercial advantages. About the time that Paul got there, there was an unusual number of Jews in Corinth, because the Roman emperor had just banished them from Rome. Aquila and Priscilla, a noted Christian couple, had just come from Rome to Corinth under that decree. The Greeks and Romans were also there in great numbers. There were more slaves than in any other place in proportion to the population. Many slaves were among Paul's converts. I. The Believers Position in Grace 1 Cor 1:1 Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother, In the letter to Thessalonica, Paul just identified himself and says he is writing unto the church. Here, he first identifies himself as an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God. Someone had thought to undermine Paul’s influence by denouncing his apostleship. Continue Reading in PDF:
|
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |