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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 Church Leadership – 1 Corinthians 4

Posted on October 6, 2023 by dkoop

What qualities make a good leader in church?   1 Corinthians 3, Paul presented three pictures of the local church. Now he presents three pictures of the minister or church leader—a steward (1 Cor. 4:1-6), a prisoner (1 Cor. 4:7-13), and … Continue reading →

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Division Over How a Church Grows – 1 Corinthians 3

Posted on October 4, 2023 by dkoop

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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Division Over Preaching Styles – 1 Corinthians 2

Posted on October 2, 2023 by dkoop

The Corinthian church was deeply divided. The issue of divide in this chapter is over preaching styles.  Paul stresses a critical fact: the concern of preaching is not to be eloquence or human wisdom or philosophy. What had happened at … Continue reading →

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