Corinth – A Problem Church Problems 1-4 Divisions 5 Failure to deal with Sin 6 Failure to deal problems – suing each other Failure to practice sexual purity Questions 7 Questions about Marriage/Divorce 8-10 Questions about Liberty (grey areas) 11 Questions about Traditions Questions about Spiritual gifts 15 Questions about the Resurrection 16 Questions about Giving
Corinth – A Problem Church Problems 1-4 Divisions 5 Failure to deal with Sin 6 Failure to deal problems – suing each other Failure to practice sexual purity Questions 7 Questions about Marriage/Divorce 8-10 Questions about Liberty (grey areas) 11 Questions about Traditions Questions about Spiritual gifts 15 Questions about the Resurrection 16 Questions about Giving
8-10Questions about Liberty (grey areas) 10:14-22 Is it Idolatry 10:23 Is it helpful, edifying ( or harmful) 10:24 Is it harmful to others
Corinth – A Problem Church Problems 1-4 Divisions 5 Failure to deal with Sin 6 Failure to deal problems – suing each other Failure to practice sexual purity Questions 7 Questions about Marriage/Divorce 8-10 Questions about Liberty (grey areas) 11 Questions about Traditions Questions about Spiritual gifts 15 Questions about the Resurrection 16 Questions about Giving
Corinth – A Problem Church Problems 1-4 Divisions 5 Failure to deal with Sin 6 Failure to deal problems – suing each other Failure to practice sexual purity Questions 7 Questions about Marriage/Divorce 8-10Questions about Liberty (grey areas) 11Questions about Traditions Questions about Spiritual gifts 15 Questions about the Resurrection 16 Questions about Giving
“..in vain they worship Me, Teaching as doctrines the commandments of men. '"For laying aside the commandment of God, you hold the tradition of men Mark 7:6,9,13
“..in vain they worship Me, Teaching as doctrines the commandments of men. '"For laying aside the commandment of God, you hold the tradition of men; the washing of pitchers and cups, and many other such things you do." He said to them, "All too well you reject the commandment of God, that you may keep your tradition Mark 7:6,9,13
“..in vain they worship Me, Teaching as doctrines the commandments of men. '"For laying aside the commandment of God, you hold the tradition of men; the washing of pitchers and cups, and many other such things you do." He said to them, "All too well you reject the commandment of God, that you may keep your tradition......making the word of God of no effect through your tradition which you have handed down. And many such things you do."" Mark 7:6,9,13
Corinth – A Problem Church Problems 1-4 Divisions 5 Failure to deal with Sin 6 Failure to deal problems – suing each other Failure to practice sexual purity Questions 7 Questions about Marriage/Divorce 8-10Questions about Liberty (grey areas) 11Questions about Traditions Questions about Spiritual gifts 15 Questions about the Resurrection 16 Questions about Giving
Corinth – A Problem Church Problems 1-4 Divisions 5 Failure to deal with Sin 6 Failure to deal problems – suing each other Failure to practice sexual purity Questions 7 Questions about Marriage/Divorce 8-10Questions about Liberty (grey areas) 11Questions about Traditions Questions about Spiritual gifts 15 Questions about the Resurrection 16 Questions about Giving
Spiritual Gifts Gift – Charisma – gift of grace Ministry – diakonia – service, place of ministry Activity – energma – operation, effect Spirituals – works of the Spirit through us
Tongues 12:30 Not all speak in Tongues 14:2 Speaking to God (prayer, worship) 14:2 Speaking in unknown language 14:4-19 Primarily a personal gift 14:5,18 Good gift – wishes for all 14:20-25 Can be offensive to uniformed 14:26-33 Limited in public gatherings 14:39-40 Not to be forbidden
Corinth – A Problem Church Problems 1-4 Divisions 5 Failure to deal with Sin 6 Failure to deal problems – suing each other Failure to practice sexual purity Questions 7 Questions about Marriage/Divorce 8-10Questions about Liberty (grey areas) 11Questions about Traditions Questions about Spiritual gifts 15 Questions about the Resurrection 16 Questions about Giving
Corinth – A Problem Church Problems 1-4 Divisions 5 Failure to deal with Sin 6 Failure to deal problems – suing each other Failure to practice sexual purity Questions 7 Questions about Marriage/Divorce 8-10Questions about Liberty (grey areas) 11Questions about Traditions Questions about Spiritual gifts 15Questions about the Resurrection 16 Questions about Giving
Corinth – A Problem Church Problems 1-4 Divisions 5 Failure to deal with Sin 6 Failure to deal problems – suing each other Failure to practice sexual purity Questions 7 Questions about Marriage/Divorce 8-10Questions about Liberty (grey areas) 11Questions about Traditions Questions about Spiritual gifts 15Questions about the Resurrection 16Questions about Giving
The Collection ConsistentlyOne the first day – weekly Universally Each one Proportionally As you may prosper – percentage Voluntarily No collection – not pressing for Honestly Handled in such a way, with accountability
Corinth – A Problem Church Problems 1-4 Divisions 5 Failure to deal with Sin 6 Failure to deal problems – suing each other Failure to practice sexual purity Questions 7 Questions about Marriage/Divorce 8-10 Questions about Liberty (grey areas) 11 Questions about Traditions Questions about Spiritual gifts 15 Questions about the Resurrection 16 Questions about Giving