This study was presented in the August 2013 Bible conference in Southern California.Though Corinth was a “problem church” for Paul, how thankful we ought to be for them, for without their problems and questions, we would not have the answers and guidance provided in this wonderful letter. As with all the epistles, the challenge is to lay hold of the character of Christ. We are to be “transformed by the renewing of [our] minds” (Rom 12:2), and to “Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus” (Phi 2:5).
Key verses for this study:
- “For I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified.” 1Co 2:2 and
- “Therefore purge out the old leaven, that you may be a new lump, since you are truly unleavened. For indeed Christ, our Passover, was sacrificed for us.” 1Co 5:7
Gene Cunningham - October 9, 2010
Time To Endure 3
"fear not" is the most common command in the Bible. Job feared his children would rebel from God. "Count it all joy" is an accounting term. Jesus Christ has been made to us wisdom (1Co 1:30). Wisdom is the ability to navigate through life according to God's plan. Wisdom starts with an acknowledgement of need. The source is the word of God. Being a "doer" is humble application of God's word (Jam 1:22). God the Father works through His son. God the Son does His work through the Holy Spirit. Spirit of Gof God does His work through the Word of God. The Word of God does its work in the believer. Imperishable crown (1Co 9:27). Crown of righteousness (Phi 4:1, 1Th 2:19)
Scripture References: Philippians 4:1, James 1:22
From Series: "Time to Endure - Uniontown PA 2010"
Everyone has need of endurance (Jam 5:11). This series was taught at Abundant Life Church in Uniontown PA in October 2010. Gene presented the following: (1) The 'call' to endure; (2) Endurance Defined; (3) The Source and Supply; (4) The School of Endurance; (5) The Blessed Fruit of Endurance; (6) The Reward of Endurance; (7) Timeless Testimony of Endurance.