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Paul makes a defense in this chapter on the nature of the apostle and the rights of the apostle. On this matter, Paul exercises another right, the right to deny support. And in that he demonstrates a gospel focused ministry.   Join us again next Sunday at 1PM:  https://www.twitch.tv/sheepgatefellowship

Today we discuss the discipline of friendship.

In today's text Paul teaches about the importance of the Christian virtue of love. Love is the supreme virtue that fuels every practice of the Christian life, so may we not be arrogant in our knowledge but loving in our practice.

This week we discuss the topic of being a Christian parent.

Paul gives us a teaching on the posture of those who are engaged. And in this teaching we learn that Paul continues to teach to remain as we are, but not for personal ascetic reasons, but for the purpose of devoting to God.

Paul teaches the primary principle for all Christians in whatever context of life, that we are to continue to walk in the manner in which we are called. God has ordained our lives and we are to gratefully live it out for His glory.

In this week's Bible study we examine the discipline of marriage.

Paul has yet another lesson for us in that we are to set ourselves on God above all things and to glorify Him in all things. That includes our sex lives, our marriages and our singleness.

The Corinthians have loosely dealt with their sexually immoral activities on the premise of faulty theology. Paul looks to correct their misguided ways in today's passage and teach them to flee from their immoralities.

Paul rebukes two brothers in the church today on their legal battle ensued in a secular Roman court. What he rebukes is the internal handling of such disputes between two people who are Christian. Paul is adamant that the Christian life is transformative in every aspect of our lives and in the handling of all things especially within the community of faith.

Paul teaches us today that no sin is to go unnoticed or tolerated within the church. Sin, like leaven in bread, can affect the whole community to become relaxed with evil. There is no room for sin in the church, and so we are to build each other up so that we may grow to be like Christ.

In today's passage Paul appeal the Corinthians to heed his words and turn from their ways. He also challenges those who oppose him to seek power, not just hollow words.

Paul urges the Corinthians to see their pride that blinds them from seeing their faults. He argues today in classic rhetorical fashion that the church is not one that seeks glamour in this world but seeks to be like Christ.

Paul teaches us today that the ministers of God are servants of Christ and Stewards of God's mysteries. They are to be exceptional in the area of trustworthiness and the church is to trust in the judgment of God.

Paul's teachings today are headed by the words "let no one" and they are as follows: let no one deceive themselves and let no one boast in men. We explore the text today to better understand how these teachings reveal a sinful tendency within all of us to bring glory to ourselves.

Paul teaches us in today's passage that the church is God's building. It is to be built wisely on the foundation of Christ. It is the holy temple of God and its identity is in the Spirit of God.

The Christian is the one who is in the Spirit. The Corinthians were under the impression that they were a spiritual elitist group and this was a source of boast for them. Paul states however, that they are like those who are not of the Spirit. This is an eye-opening and heart punching rebuke that is needed for the professing Christian, even today.

Paul shifts his attention to arguing for the pursuit of true wisdom; wisdom that reveals the mystery of the cross. This is a revelation that only comes from the work of the Spirit in us to bring forth a mind of Christ that leads our life to be more Christ-like.

Paul now draws our attention from the substance of what he preached, to how he preached it and the posture he maintained. All these things work in unison to present the truth of the gospel and they hinge on being Christ-centred.

The end of chapter 1 in 1 Corinthians reveals an honest and powerful reminder to the church of the nature of our calling, the humility of the believer, and the reality of our union with Christ.

Today we examine 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 and read of the juxtaposition between the foolishness of man and the power of the gospel.

Today we will read of Paul's exhortation to the Corinthian church. Paul addresses the issue within the church, identifies the visible problems, and then most importantly identifies the core issue at hand.

The opening to Paul's first letter to the Corinthians consists of a greeting and thanksgiving. But contained within this seemingly simple message is an important insight into the teachings of the rest of Paul's letter. Today we learn about the context of this letter and gain some insight into the important theological themes of this book.

This is our final sermon on the Book of Judges which completes a 7 month journey in the 21 chapters of this book. We will learn today that the grave depravity of men deserving of utter destruction is only and can only be preserved by the grace of God. His will upholds the unrighteous and gives faith to faithless.

Judges 20 teaches us about the ramifications of sin and the result of unresolved sin. The community of Israel seeks the Lord and seeks to address the evil of Gibeah, but they are met with opposition by the Benjamites. This leads to God's judgment upon them, demonstrating the need for God's righteous judgment upon sin.