The Function of the Mature Conscience Lesson Text: I Cor. 8:1-12. Introduction In Part II, Lesson Four, a broad view was presented of the thought to thought movement in I Corinthians. The following is a more detailed proposal for Paul’s thought movement after the fourth chapter through the text of this lesson. This is the […]
Lesson One – Sexual Passion of Humanity
Sexual Passion of Humanity Lesson Text: I Corinthians 7:1-40. Introduction In addition to historical and literary analysis, there are two other basic principles for reading a letter; One, follow the style of the writer; two, “know what the recipients knew.” Paul’s style or “train of thought” has notably changed in this text. Whereas, he was […]
Introduction – Everything is Permissible
Everything is Permissible ‘Everything is permissible’ – but not everything is beneficial. ‘Everything is permissible’ – but not everything is constructive. Nobody should seek his own good, but the good of others. I Cor. 10:23 Jesus’ message to the Jews was; “If you hold to my teachings you are really my disciples. Then you will […]
Introduction – Everything is Permissible
Everything is Permissible ‘Everything is permissible’ – but not everything is beneficial. ‘Everything is permissible’ – but not everything is constructive. Nobody should seek his own good, but the good of others. I Cor. 10:23 Jesus’ message to the Jews was; “If you hold to my teachings you are really my disciples. Then you will […]
Lesson Nine – Standing in Grace
Standing in Grace Lesson Aim: To show how justification by faith gives us peace with God. Scripture: Rom. 4:22- 5:2. Word Definition (from W.E. Vine): Peace – (Greek-Eirene). Unity, concord, a harmonious relationship between two parties. Grace – (Charis). In our text it describes a state of grace that exists as a result of divine […]
Lesson Seven – Persistence in Prayer
Persistence in Prayer Lesson Aim: To show how a persistent prayer life can persuade God to change things that are otherwise unchangeable. Scripture: Luke 11:5-13. Historical analysis for reading the two parables. Place: Probably Judea, Luke 10:38. Occasion: One of Jesus’ disciples asked Him to teach them to pray, Luke 11:1. Time: Jesus’ ministry was […]
Kingdom Of God – Introduction
THE KINGDOM OF GOD Introduction The interpretation of a book is strongly influenced by the preconceptions the readers bring to their study. Bible study is a prime example of this phenomenon. All of our comments on the scriptures in the Bible are nothing more than our concept of the word of God. Since many of […]
Lesson Seven – Hermeneutical Principles
Hermeneutical Principles Introduction This last lesson of Part III will be a summary of some of the principles of life we found in the first six chapters of I Corinthians. The nature of the scriptures is that God has embedded the life principles of His kingdom in literature like the Corinthian letters. This might be […]
Lesson Six – Will Not Be Mastered by Anything
Will Not Be Mastered by Anything Introduction Please review the first half of Part II, Lesson Four, entitled, The Major Thought Movement in I Corinthians. The first major thought movement of Paul may have been completed with the text for this lesson – I Corinthians 6:12-20. In the Introduction of Part II, Lesson Four, please […]
Lesson Five – Disputes Between Believers
Disputes Between Believers Introduction Faithful Christians are slaves to God’s righteousness (I Cor. 7:22; Rom. 6:19-21). Doing God’s righteousness is our practice (I John 3:7-10). We may not be able to be just in every situation but our practice is righteousness. We desire to be just. It is how we are obedient to our faith. […]
