1. Five Christian Duties 1 Corinthians 16:13-14
Paul’s
Closing
Admonition
to the
Corinthians

2. 1. Watch: the duty of vigilance
For the second coming (Mt. 25:13)
For temptation (Mt.26:41)
For false teaching (Ac.20:31)
For opportunities of good (Col.4:2-3)
For Satan (1 Pet.5:8)
For worldliness (Rev.3:1-3; 16:15)

3. 2. Stand fast: the duty of stability
Offensively, we stand for: unity (Phil. 1:27; 4:1) and apostolic traditions (2 Thess. 2:15)
Defensively, we stand against: bondage (Gal. 5:1) and afflictions (1 Thess. 3:8)

4. 3. Act like men: the duty of maturity
When learning God’s word (1 Cor. 3:1-3)
When using God’s word (Heb. 5:11 – 6:1)
When applying God’s word (Lk. 8:14)

5. 4. Be strong: the duty of courage
In times of doubt (Rom. 4:20)
In times of weakness (2 Cor. 12:10; Heb. 11:34)
In times of conflict (Eph. 6:10)

6. 5. Love: the duty of Goodwill
When dealing with brethren (Rom. 12:10; 14:15; 1 Cor. 4:21; Eph. 4:2; 5:2; 1 Thess. 3:12; 5:13)
When serving Christ (2 Cor. 6:6; Tim. 4:12; Tit. 2:2)
When living holy lives (Eph. 1:3)

7. 5. Love: the duty of Goodwill
When being stable (Eph. 3:17)
When speaking truth (Eph. 4:15-16)
When united together (Col. 2:2)
When living without fear (1 Jn. 4:16, 18)

8. Five Christian duties Watch: vigilance Stand fast: stability
Act like men: maturity
Be strong: courage
Do all in love: goodwill