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
**Recording failure!** We were able to close out 1 Corinthians 8 today! The last 5 verses are very straight forward concerning our liberty in Christ. In verses 9-10 we are reminded to be careful how we use our liberty in Christ. We must be careful not to allow our freedom as a citizen to overstep … Read more
The five verses we covered today – 1 Corinthians 8:4-8, really gave a “behind the scenes” look into the shadow government of Satan, and how it mirrors the government of God. The physical idols that were prevalent throughout the Greco-Roman world had no power in themselves. Paul, in Acts 17:22-31, confronted the philosophers … Read more