The Necessity of a Vision, May 29, 2015

Jesus, The Truth

Jesus sharing with His disciples “I Am the Way” Traveled path You have to trust me completely to follow the path that is in front of you. Must throw off every weight and run the race marked out in front of us. We must walk the narrow path. This is where real problems can come up in our lives. I… Continue reading Jesus, The Truth

Corinthians, May 27, 2015

1 Corinthians 14 part 3

1. Utterances are Useless without a clear sense Vs 6 – 12 Examples of what is happening in the church service Utterances (tongues) Revelation instruction disclosure of truth Knowledge More advanced study of the christian faith Prophesying disclosure of divine mysteries Doctrine an utterance which took the form of instruction The church is still starting and there are not a… Continue reading 1 Corinthians 14 part 3

The Necessity of a Vision, May 22, 2015

Necessity of a Vision: The Way

Jesus is the Way The necessity of knowing who Jesus is to carry us through the situations that are in front of us. John 1: 14, 18 So the Word became human…and we have seen his glory the glory of the Father’s one and only Son…No one has ever seen God, but the unique One who is himself God…He has… Continue reading Necessity of a Vision: The Way

Corinthians, May 20, 2015

1 Corinthians 14 Part 2

The proper use of gifts in the church service Last week we talked about the proper uses of prophecy and the problems that can develop. the use of Spiritual gifts can get messy, but that does not mean that we refuse to move forward with them.  We need to learn how to properly use them and walk in grace with… Continue reading 1 Corinthians 14 Part 2

The Necessity of a Vision, May 15, 2015

God is Good

In getting a Vision of who Jesus is, we are able to face the battles that lay before us. This will give us a firm foundation in which to stand on when we have to face the trials that may be in front of us. God is Good There are 61 Bible verses state this fact that God is Good…. Continue reading God is Good

Corinthians, May 13, 2015

1 Corinthians 14

We are looking at the use of spiritual gifts in the life of the church body. Paul has stressed that we are all part of the same body of believers He has stressed that we have to prefer each other above ourselves If we are not walking in Love (God Himself) we are nothing. Eagerly Desire Let Love be your… Continue reading 1 Corinthians 14

Restoration, May 9, 2015

Tale of Five Women

Misconception that when you follow Jesus, we will live in this utopian society where things travel smoothly and when they don’t we are like…Where is God? We want to look at the chaos that is families and yet do what God requires from me. Micah 6: 8 This is what the Lord requires of you; to do what is right,… Continue reading Tale of Five Women

Corinthians, May 5, 2015

The Love Chapter

Chapter 13 (The Love Chapter) There is a purpose why this chapter is placed in the middle of a dissertation on spiritual gifts.  In answering the questions about what makes someone spiritual, we need to see that the pursuit of love is the highest aim.  (Remember they are fighting at their communion services) This is why there is a challenge… Continue reading The Love Chapter

Corinthians, April 29, 2015

1 Corinthians 12 The Body

When talking about spiritual gifts it is important to know that they are for today Let’s look at some arguments about why spiritual gifts are not for today. 1. The gifts will fade away when the perfect comes. 1 Corinthians 13: 8-10 1. The spiritual gifts will always be done in imperfection because humans are imperfect. 1. This is why… Continue reading 1 Corinthians 12 The Body

Corinthians, April 29, 2015

1 Corinthians 12, 13

The Building up of the Body in Love 1. Spiritual gifts given to the church Vs 27, 28 We are the body and the church is built up when each part functions in its role There is no reason for pride in the use of the Spirit’s gifts There is no reason for false humility in the use of the… Continue reading 1 Corinthians 12, 13