Tag Archives: Prayer

Married or Single

Posted on October 15, 2018 by Mark Shields

Christians in Corinth were surrounded by sexual temptation so marriage was advised if a person could not control themselves (v. 9). Paul explains in 1 Corinthians 7:1-24 that he was single and considered it a gift but conceded that each … Continue reading →

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Honor God with Your Bodies

Posted on October 11, 2018 by Mark Shields

In the study of 1 Corinthians 6:12-20, Paul attacks moral laxity and he specifically calls out sexual immorality. Commentary in *Family Times points out that sexual immorality was prevalent in Corinth during Paul’s time because this was the place where … Continue reading →

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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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