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
1st Corinthians – California 2013
Gene Cunningham - October 27, 2019
PA 2019 Session 8
Worship of God is spiritual hunger for His Word. If you don't see God's Hand in your life then your faith is lacking (Heb 11:1, 6). "Rogue's Gallery" in Hebrews Chapter 11 -- O.T. believers exercising faith -- "out of weakness were made strong (Heb 11:32-34, 2 Cor 12). We need to run our race with endurance (Heb 12:1). We are the Joy Jesus had on the cross (Heb 12:2). Our greatest sin is doubt (Heb 12:1-2, Heb 11:6). Are you being trained by His discipline (Heb 12:5-11)? To those around us, we can either be a wellspring of living water or a defiler by bitterness (Heb 12:14-15). We have a birthright (Gal 3:29, Gal 4:6-7) but can trade eternity for time like Esau (Heb 12:16-17).
Scripture References: Galatians 4:6-7, Galatians 3:29, Hebrews 12:1-17, Hebrews 11:1-34
From Series: "An Appeal for Faithfulness in and Age of Apostasy"
On October 25th – 27th, 2019 Basic Training Bible Ministries and Abundant Life Church in Uniontown, PA presented “An Appeal for Faithfulness in an Age of Apostasy – The Five Warning Passages from The Book of Hebrews”. The theme comes from Hebrews 2:1 “Therefore, we must give more earnest heed to the things we have heard, lest we drift away.”