1 Corinthians 9:19–27 (NKJV) 19 For though I am free from all men, I have made myself a servant to all, that I might win the more; 20 and to the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might win Jews; to those who are under the law, as under the law, that I might win … Continue reading Servant to All; Running the Race
Rationale for Vocational Ministry
1 Corinthians 9:7–18 (NKJV) 7 Who ever goes to war at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard and does not eat of its fruit? Or who tends a flock and does not drink of the milk of the flock?8 Do I say these things as a mere man? Or does not the law say the same … Continue reading Rationale for Vocational Ministry
Take Care of the Man of God
1 Corinthians 9:1–7 (NKJV) 1 Am I not an apostle? Am I not free? Have I not seen Jesus Christ our Lord? Are you not my work in the Lord? 2 If I am not an apostle to others, yet doubtless I am to you. For you are the seal of my apostleship in the Lord.3 My … Continue reading Take Care of the Man of God
Knowledge v. Love
1 Corinthians 8:1–13 (NKJV) 1 Now concerning things offered to idols: We know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love edifies. 2 And if anyone thinks that he knows anything, he knows nothing yet as he ought to know. 3 But if anyone loves God, this one is known by Him.4 Therefore concerning the eating … Continue reading Knowledge v. Love
To Virgins and Widows
1 Corinthians 7:25–40 (NKJV) 25 Now concerning virgins: I have no commandment from the Lord; yet I give judgment as one whom the Lord in His mercy has made trustworthy. 26 I suppose therefore that this is good because of the present distress—that it is good for a man to remain as he is: 27 Are you bound … Continue reading To Virgins and Widows
Stay Where You Were Called
1 Corinthians 7:17–24 (NKJV) 17 But as God has distributed to each one, as the Lord has called each one, so let him walk. And so I ordain in all the churches. 18 Was anyone called while circumcised? Let him not become uncircumcised. Was anyone called while uncircumcised? Let him not be circumcised. 19 Circumcision is nothing and … Continue reading Stay Where You Were Called
Marital Obligation, Not Bondage
1 Corinthians 7:10–16 (NKJV) 10 Now to the married I command, yet not I but the Lord: A wife is not to depart from her husband. 11 But even if she does depart, let her remain unmarried or be reconciled to her husband. And a husband is not to divorce his wife.12 But to the rest I, not … Continue reading Marital Obligation, Not Bondage
Should I Be Married? And How?
1 Corinthians 7:1–9 (NKJV) 1 Now concerning the things of which you wrote to me:It is good for a man not to touch a woman. 2 Nevertheless, because of sexual immorality, let each man have his own wife, and let each woman have her own husband. 3 Let the husband render to his wife the affection due … Continue reading Should I Be Married? And How?
Flee Sexual Sin!
1 Corinthians 6:12–20 (NKJV) 12 All things are lawful for me, but all things are not helpful. All things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any. 13 Foods for the stomach and the stomach for foods, but God will destroy both it and them. Now the body is not … Continue reading Flee Sexual Sin!
Grace is the Key
1 Corinthians 6:1–11 (NKJV) 6 Dare any of you, having a matter against another, go to law before the unrighteous, and not before the saints? 2 Do you not know that the saints will judge the world? And if the world will be judged by you, are you unworthy to judge the smallest matters? 3 Do you … Continue reading Grace is the Key
