Ken Wooten

We dug into some deep scriptures this morning, as we are looking at the 3 physical pictures Paul uses from Israel, to teach us spiritual or doctrinal truths.  He uses the baptism of the nation in the Red Sea as a picture of salvation.  They left Egypt – a picture of the world, trusting God … Read more

Dear Bible Study Partners,   We are entering the final section of Paul’s three part instruction concerning conscience and liberty, concerning eating meat offered to idols, and how it could affect the weaker brother.  We must always remember the admonition of Galatians 5:1 & 13: Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us … Read more

We close out our study of 1 Corinthians 9, and Paul’s defense of his authority, with this carnal church.  The Corinthians questioned his apostleship, and his motives.  He responded by reminding them that he did not hold them accountable for his financial needs, but worked with Aquila and Priscilla, as tentmakers. Acts 18:1-3   Being … Read more

Typo — Paul was a tentmaker… It was great to be back in class this morning, even though, when I start teaching I realize that I have not fully recovered from being sick.  Using my voice for an extended period starts me coughing.  I am sure that each day that passes I am getting better. … Read more

      It was great to get back together, after the ice storm of last week, and even the pouring rain of this weekend.  Thank you for your patience with me, as I am at the end of my cold, but still had a little bit of struggle with coughing.  You all give me … Read more

  Today, we began our study of 1 Corinthians 9, with Paul defending his apostleship to this immature, carnal church.  Chapters 8 – 10, Paul deals with the issue meat offered to idols. In chapter 8 he addresses the mature, and in chapter 9 he transitions to dealing with the immature in chapter 10.  Remember, … Read more