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 - November 26, 2001
9-11 in Retrospect
Since 9/11 we have each had to grapple with questions we've never faced. The issues may be new to us, but are not in the record of history. Our country today is divided along many lines that are false. Circumspectly, 9/11 brings 10 spiritual lessons to light that should help us stay true (2Co 5:14-21, Act 17:30, Act 20:21, Act 26:20, Luk. 13:1-5, Mat. 23:23, 2Co. 4:4).
Scripture References: Luke 13:1-5, Acts 26:20, Acts 20:21, Acts 17:30, Matthew 23:23