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Division Over Personal Responsibility – 1 Corinthians 10

Have you ever been overconfident? One of the surest ways to fall into temptation and sin is to become overconfident. Paul tells the Corinthians that abusing their freedom in Christ not only harmed weaker believers whose consciences were offended but … Continue reading

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Division Over Financial Support for Pastors – 1 Corinthians 9

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

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 How a Church Grows – 1 Corinthians 3

How does the church grow? Who’s responsible for the growth in a church?  Paul painted three pictures of the church in this chapter and, using these pictures, pointed out what the ministry is supposed to accomplish. The church is a … Continue reading

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