Tag Archives: Society

Respect for Customs and Traditions

Posted on November 12, 2018 by Mark Shields

In 1 Corinthians 11:1-16, Paul discusses the issue of head covering. The custom during the day of Paul was that women were to cover their heads for modesty reasons. They wore long hair and covered their heads in public to … Continue reading →

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Cut it Out

Posted on October 4, 2018 by Mark Shields

For the Word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. – Hebrews 4:12  Within the post … 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 of the Cross

Posted on September 18, 2018 by Mark Shields

May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had, so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord … Continue reading →

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Pulling Together with Christ

Posted on September 17, 2018 by Mark Shields

Paul writes with the authority of an apostle of Christ Jesus (v.1). 1 Corinthians 1:1-17 was written in response to some difficulties the Christians at Corinth were having. There were divisions in the church and some moral issues among other … Continue reading →

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