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Division Over Personal Responsibility – 1 Corinthians 10

Posted on October 19, 2023 by dkoop

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

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 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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