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Brief notes on my translation of 1 Corinthians 6:1-11 Apostolic Counsel—Lawsuits 1 Are any of yous, having something against another, so bold as to go to court in front of the unrighteous and not before the saints? 2 Don’t youp know that the saints will judge the world? If the world will be judged…
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Brief notes on my translation of 1 Corinthians 5 Apostolic Counsel—Incest 1 It is commonly reported that there is sexual sin among youp, and such sexual sin as is not even mentioned among the Gentiles that one should have his father’s wife. [Most likely a stepmother]. 2 Youp are proud of this? Youp should…
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I’ve been adding notes to my rendering of the Bible. 26 The last enemy that will be completely destroyed is death, [“Destroyed” is the Greek word καταργέω katargéō (G2673). Death is not cessation. Death is separation. Death is a progressing, for when Adam sinned (disobeyed), he did not drop dead. Instead, the process of…
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1 Corinthians 10:9-10 NKJV Nor let us tempt Christ, as some of them also tempted, and were destroyed by serpents; 10 nor complain, as some of them also complained, and were destroyed by the destroyer. The word tempt B1 The Greek word is ἐκπειράζω ekpeirázō. It means “to prove and test.” B2 The idea here…
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Glory Awaits Theme: The Promise of Resurrection Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 15:20-58 Objectives: (From the D6 Fusion Sunday School Lesson book) Know: Christ was raised from the dead, and we too will be raised up when He returns. Think: Let the assurance of my coming resurrection motivate me to live for Christ. Do: Always live…
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Love: The Greatest of All Theme: The excellence of love Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 13 Objectives: (From the D6 Fusion Sunday School Lesson book) Know: Paul challenged the Corinthians to value love above all gifts, abilities, and virtues. Think: Consider love for God and others to be the motivation for my attitudes and actions. Do:…
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Gifted to serve Theme: Spiritual Gifts Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 12 Objectives: (From the D6 Fusion Sunday School Lesson book) Know: Paul instructed the Corinthians that the Spirit gives each believer spiritual gifts to be used for God’s glory and the building of His kingdom. Think: I have the great privilege of using the spiritual…
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Putting Others First Theme: Body of Christ Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 Objectives: (From the D6 Fusion Sunday School Lesson book) Know: Divisions in the church in Corinth were demonstrated by the way they celebrated communion. Paul instructed the believers to unite around the sacrifice of Christ represented by the bread and cup. Think: Let…
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Free to Love Theme: Freedom in Christ Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 8:1–9:23 Objectives: (From the D6 Fusion Sunday School Lesson book) Know: Christ has set us free to put other’s needs and well-being ahead of our own. Think: I consider other’s well-being as more important than my own desires. Do: Use my freedom in Christ…
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1 & 2 Corinthians Teaching Outline Part A Part 1 Notes 1 Corinthians B1 Basic Issue is Church Problems B2 Basic outline C1 1-4 Divisions in the church C2 5-6 Moral Issues C3 7-8 Questions About Marriage and Offerings Made to Idols C4 9-10 It is right for a Christian worker to receive financial…