The believers in Corinth questioned Paul in the matter of eating meat that had been sacrificed to idols. Corinth was a city given to idolatry. Often the meat remaining from the temple sacrifices was sold in the temple district markets for consumption. There were different viewpoints among the believers as to whether or not theyContinue reading “Eating Meats Offered to Idols”
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Do Right!
Paul wrote to the Corinthian believers, “There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it”Continue reading “Do Right!”
If the Foundations Be Destroyed…
Paul warned Timothy that “in the last days perilous times shall come” (2 Timothy 3:1). The Greek word for perilous is also translated fierce when describing the demon-possessed men that Christ healed of the country of the Gadarenes (Matthew 8:28). The fierceness of these two men was so great that “no one could pass thatContinue reading “If the Foundations Be Destroyed…”
Do Not Rest in Privilege
A privileged position provides no protection from the chastening hand of God. Paul sought to convince the Corinthian believers of this very truth using the example of God’s earthly people, the Jews. He points out that the children of Israel all enjoyed God’s divine presence, power, and protection in departing from Egypt and marching throughContinue reading “Do Not Rest in Privilege”
Male and Female
The sports apparel giant, Nike, has let its voice be known in the transgender athlete controversies that are storming our land. The company chose to employ a transgender activist in promoting its women’s sports apparel. Not surprising, there were those who called for a boycott of the Nike brand. Nike in response called upon itsContinue reading “Male and Female”
Three Truths About the Resurrection of Jesus Christ
It is fitting on Easter Sunday to rejoice in the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Actually, we commemorate that historic and life-altering event every Lord’s Day. But Easter marks the specific day in the calendar upon which our Savior rose from the dead and so it receives special observance. I want to share three important truthsContinue reading “Three Truths About the Resurrection of Jesus Christ”
Do All to the Glory of God!
The City of Corinth was permeated with the practice of pagan idolatry. Paul had warned his audience against eating of the sacrificial offerings made in these temples in the temple district itself. To do so in such close proximity to these pagan temples would suggest the believers were sharing in the idol worship therein. HeContinue reading “Do All to the Glory of God!”
Dealing with Sexual Sin
One of the reasons that Paul wrote to the church in Corinth was to address sexual sin that was tolerated by the fellowship. He wrote “It is reported commonly that there is fornication among you, and such fornication as is not so much named among the Gentiles, that one should have his father’s wife. AndContinue reading “Dealing with Sexual Sin”
Count It All Joy!
James, the Lord’s half-brother, wrote a letter to Jewish believers that were scattered beyond Jerusalem in an effort to encourage them and instruct them in their faith. The epistle that bears his name in our Bibles is that letter. He opened that letter with “My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into diversContinue reading “Count It All Joy!”
Building with My Life
The book of Ecclesiastes teaches us among other things that life is challenging, frustrating, often disappointing, but never meaningless! Indeed, nothing is meaningless. The Psalmist both encouraged and warned “Verily, there is a reward for the righteous: verily he is a God that judgeth in the earth” (Psalm 58:11). Everything that a man or womanContinue reading “Building with My Life”
From the Chaplain 