Monthly Archives: October 2023

Division Over Financial Support for Pastors – 1 Corinthians 9

Posted on October 18, 2023 by dkoop

Should pastors get paid?  How much? This chapter deals with the teaching of financial support for pastors.  Paul used himself as an illustration: he was free to receive financial support from the Corinthian church, yet he set aside that right … Continue reading →

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Division Over Christian Freedoms – 1 Corinthians 8

Posted on October 11, 2023 by dkoop

During the past several generations some of the strongest arguments among Christian groups has centered around questionable practices—practices that many believers feel to be wrong but that are not specifically forbidden in Scripture. Some of the key issues have been … Continue reading →

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Division Over Marriage – 1 Corinthians 7

Posted on October 10, 2023 by dkoop

As we look at 1 Corinthians 7, please keep in mind that Paul is replying to definite questions. He is not spelling out a complete “theology of marriage” in one chapter. It is necessary to consider as well what the … Continue reading →

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Division Over Sexual Sin – 1 Corinthians 5 – 6

Posted on October 8, 2023 by dkoop

The church at Corinth was not only a divided church, but it was also a disgraced church. There was sin in the assembly and, sad to say, everybody knew about it. But the church was slow to do anything about … Continue reading →

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