Month: December 2021
1 Corinthians 8
Now concerning food offered to idols: we know that “all of us possess knowledge.” This “knowledge” puffs up, but love builds up. If anyone imagines that he knows something, he does not yet know as he ought to know. But if anyone loves God, he is known by God. Therefore, as to the eating of…
Love Thy Neighbor
INTRODUCTION It seems that every year or so a passage of Scripture is latched on to by the church and the surrounding world. One that I have heard more and more over the past year is, “Love your neighbor as yourself,” or just, “love your neighbor.” This is a great command. As Christians, we should…
1 Corinthians 7:25-40
At the beginning of chapter 7, Paul states that he is addressing their statement, “It is good for a man not to have sexual relations with a woman.” For the first 16 verses, Paul dives into different relationships and seeks to advise on how the Corinthians ought to behave. He gives instructions to married couples,…
The End of the Beginning
Today we conclude our study of the book of beginnings. Throughout the book, we have seen God weaving together this teaching about who he is. Genesis is like a tapestry that is slowly stitched together. From the backside of the tapestry, it looks to us like a tangled mess. It’s hard to make out what…