Tag Archives: Bible Study

Set Apart

Posted on October 9, 2018 by Mark Shields

In the last study, the issue of sexual immorality was discussed. Now in the study of 1 Corinthians 6:1-11, Paul shifts to the issue of lawsuits between members of the Corinthian church. Rulings on disputes were made by judges whose … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection for Study of 1 Corinthians 6-9

Posted on October 8, 2018 by Mark Shields

The last few weeks has been spent going through and sharing some thoughts in the study of 1 Corinthians 1-5. The Christians at Corinth were having some difficulties with divisions and some moral issues. These same issues exist today in … Continue reading →

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One Bad Apple Can Spoil the Whole Bunch

Posted on October 3, 2018 by Mark Shields

Reading in 1 Corinthians 5, the church had a leader involved in sexual misconduct and Paul instructs the Corinthian church to expel the man from the leadership position. The corruption within the church needed to be confronted and they needed … Continue reading →

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Power in Life

Posted on October 1, 2018 by Mark Shields

Reading 1 Corinthians 4, Paul describes the apostles as servants of Christ and as those entrusted with the mysteries God has revealed (v. 1). God is judge over all our motives and we should apply the scriptural principle of patience … Continue reading →

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Healthy Living

Posted on September 26, 2018 by Mark Shields

Paul had to adapt his message to the capacity of his listeners as he explains giving them milk and not solid food. They were not ready because they still desired the things of this world. Reading in 1 Corinthians 3, … Continue reading →