Introduction Paul has been addressing the first of many problems in the church in Corinth; and it's the problem of divisions in the church. He had heard disturbing reports that the congregation had divided itself into different groups or parties of cliques, with one group boasting that they follow Paul; another group boasting that they … Continue reading 1 Cor. 02(06–16)
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1 Cor. 02(01–05)
Introduction We come again this evening to another passage where Paul is writing about preachers and preaching. And you'll perhaps recall that the reason he's writing to the church in Corinth about preachers and preaching is because he was addressing one of many problems which existed in that congregation. You see, Paul was concerned about … Continue reading 1 Cor. 02(01–05)
1 Cor. 01(18–31)
Introduction You'll perhaps remember from last week that, beginning in verse 10 of chapter 1, Paul is addressing the first of many problems in the church in Corinth. And it's the problem of the many divisions which existed among them. It seems the church was divided into different groups or parties or cliques with one … Continue reading 1 Cor. 01(18–31)
1 Cor. 01(10–17)
Introduction In his greeting to the church in Corinth Paul has referred to some of the benefits they have received from the Lord. Do you remember? They're the church of God, or the assembly of God, so that they were able to gather in the presence of the Lord God Almighty every week to hear … Continue reading 1 Cor. 01(10–17)
1 Cor. 01(04–09)
Introduction Last week we were studying Paul's greeting to the church in Corinth. And, in his greeting to them, he referred to God's grace -- or his kindness -- to them. First of all, God's grace, his kindness to them, is seen in the fact that they had become the church of God, or God's … Continue reading 1 Cor. 01(04–09)
1 Cor. 01(01–03)
Introduction We're beginning today a new series of sermons on Paul's first letter to the Corinthians. From the book of Acts, we learn how Paul left Athens and travelled to Corinth where he met Aquila and Priscilla and worked with them for a time, while preaching in the synagogue on the Sabbath Day. Then, when … Continue reading 1 Cor. 01(01–03)
Romans 16(21–27)
Introduction After 51 studies we've come to the end of Paul's letter to the Romans. This is our 52nd and last study in the book of Romans for the time being at least. Last time we began to look at the final chapter and we reached verse 20. And if you glance back, you can … Continue reading Romans 16(21–27)
Romans 16(01–20)
Introduction We're very close to the end of Romans. My plan is to cover verses 1 to 20 of chapter 16 today; and then to deal with verses 21 to 27 tomorrow. Verses 1+2 Having written about his travel plans at the end of chapter 15, Paul spends most of chapter 16 on greeting various … Continue reading Romans 16(01–20)
Romans 15(14–33)
Introduction So, we're getting near the end of Paul's letter to the Romans. After all the doctrine of chapters 1 to 11, and after the instructions on how to live the heavenly life in chapters 12 to the middle of chapter 15, we come to the concluding part of his letter. And the passage we … Continue reading Romans 15(14–33)
Romans 15(01–13)
Introduction In Romans chapters 12 to 16 Paul explains to us how we ought to live in light of the gospel of the grace of God to sinners like us. And really, he's explaining to us how to live the heavenly life. You see, back at the beginning of chapter 12, he instructed us to … Continue reading Romans 15(01–13)
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