Practical Solutions To Problems In The Church 1 Corinthians 16:1-14.

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Practical Solutions To Problems In The Church 1 Corinthians 16:1-14

Paul Addressed Problems in the Church at Corinth… Division/denominationalism – Ch’s 1 & 3 Worldly wisdom – Ch. 2 Immorality being accepted – Ch. 5 Brethren suing brethren – Ch. 6 Marriage relationship – Ch. 7 Liberties/Eating of meat – Ch. 8 & 10

Paul Addressed Problems in the Church at Corinth… Preaching of the gospel – Ch. 9 Use of scriptures – Ch. 10 Worship / Lord’s Supper – Ch. 11 Use of spiritual gifts – Ch’s False teaching re: resurrection – Ch. 15 Christian benevolence – Ch. 16

Then we come to 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 Random Admonitions? Or Practical Solutions?

Warnings for the SLUMBERING “Be on the alert”  First of 4 military terms used. Mt. 24:43  To keep awake and watchful. Give strict attention in order to avert calamity.  “‎Vigilance and expectancy as contrasted with laxity and indifference… spiritual alertness” (Vine's Expository Dictionary of Biblical Words) How many problems arise because brethren are simply lax and indifferent and could be avoided through vigilance and watchfulness?

Warnings for the SLUMBERING This was a warning to the church at Sardis (Rev. 3:2-3) “Wake up!” It’s to be our mode of life (1 Thess. 5:4-8) “…let us not sleep as others do… be alert and sober” Do we pray for it & with it? (Col. 4:2) Consider the admonition to the Ephesian elders (Acts 20:31), “be on the alert” – (Matt. 26:28-41), “…keep watch with Me…” Preventive medicine…

Warnings for the SLUMBERING Because…  Of our adversary (1 Peter 5:8)  We don’t know when He’ll come again (Matt. 24:42-44; 25:13; Mark 13:33-37)  Error and division only need a tiny crack to begin to grow and spread. (Gal. 2:5; 1 Cor. 5:6)

Warnings for the SLUMBERING All Christians should be alert for such things as:  False teachers.  Worldliness.  Opportunities to serve.  The time for judgment

Warnings for the UNSTEADY “ Stand firm in the faith ”  We need the strength not to be “tossed here and there… and carried about by every wind of doctrine.” (Eph. 4:14) Literally means to stand upright. To be stationary – not moved about. Without vacillation. Unwavering. How many problems can be avoided…

Warnings for the UNSTEADY What are we to “stand firm” in?  1 Cor. 15:1-2;“The gospel…in which also you stand… if you hold fast the word…”  The same as “the faith” – Acts 13:7-12; cf., 2 Cor. 13:5; Gal. 1:23; Col. 1:23; 1 Tim. 4:1, 6; 2 Tim. 4:7; Titus 1:13; Jude 3 Includes what the apostles taught & displayed in their lives (2 Thess. 2:15) & speaks of “traditions” (patterns) taught “by word” or “by letter from us”. Phil. 4:9

Warnings for the UNSTEADY Can’t we see the need to be anchored in true Bible authority and the problems caused when we’re not? Determined by our conduct – employed by our mind and spirit (Phil. 1:27) The UNSTEADY need deeper faith –  (Rom. 10:17; Luke 17:5-10) We need an anchor. (Heb. 6:19).  Eternal life only if we “stand firm” (1 Thess. 3:8)

Warnings for the IMMATURE “Act like men”  Spiritual maturity will solve a lot of problems.  From the Greek word “andrizo” which simple means “to make a man of” (Vine) – maturity accentuated by courage in the face of battle.  Not to be characterized by timidity – 2 Tim. 1:7 -

Warnings for the IMMATURE Also includes the idea of becoming complete – mature & fully grown. Matt. 19:21; 1 Cor. 14:20; Phil. 3:15-16; Eph. 4:13; Col. 1:28; James 1:4; Heb. 5:14 It has to be pursued, Heb. 6:1 Never ending – 1 Pet. 2:1-3 In “all aspects” of our life – Eph. 4:15

Warnings for the WEAK “Be strong”  Another military concept. Must be strong to overcome – “He who overcomes” (7 times in Rev. 2 & 3)  Strength is achieved through Nourishment & Exercise.

Warnings for the WEAK “Be strong”  Nourishment. On the words of faith – 1 Tim. 4:6 – lack of faith = lack of strength (Matt. 13:20-21) “Wake up and strengthen the things that remain”, (Rev. 3:2) “Strengthen your hearts” (James 5:7-8) Heb. 12:12-13, “Therefore, strengthen the hands that are weak…”

Warnings for the WEAK Exercise –  Practice & training makes one stronger – Heb. 5:14, “…because of practice have their senses trained…”  We need “training in righteousness”, 2 Tim. 3:16  We must complete our training, Luke 6:40  It’s a battle (Eph. 6:10-17)… …to the end! (Mark 13:13)

Warnings for the UNMOTIVATED “Let all that you do be done in love”  Without love, it profits us nothing. 1 Cor. 13:1-3  Solution to their problems. 1 Cor. 8:1; 14:1 Phil. 2:1-3; 1 John 4:7-8; 1 Peter 1:22 It’s the perfect bond of unity. Col. 3:14

Practical solutions for problems in the church “Be on the alert” “Stand firm in the faith” “Act like men” “Be strong” “Let all that you do be done in love”