1 Corinthians 2:6-14 NKJV 6However, we speak wisdom among those who are mature, yet not the wisdom of this age, nor of the rulers of this age, who are coming to nothing. 7But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, the hidden wisdom which God ordained before the ages for our glory, 8which … Continue reading We Speak the Wisdom of God
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Not Words of Human Wisdom
1 Corinthians 2:1-5 NKJV “And I, brethren, when I came to you, did not come with excellence of speech or of wisdom declaring to you the testimony of God. 2For I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified. 3I was with you in weakness, in fear, and in much … Continue reading Not Words of Human Wisdom
God Chose the Powerless
1 Corinthians 1:26-31 NKJV For you see your calling, brethren, that not many wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called. 27But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to put to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to put to … Continue reading God Chose the Powerless
Followers of The Flesh
The Church Divided This was the apostle Paul speaking. The church in Corinth was divided because the people were largely becoming followers of man. For they associated themselves as either being of Paul or of Apollos or of Cephas, or some said they were of Christ. So this would be a lot like the church … Continue reading Followers of The Flesh
By Smooth Words
Romans 16:17-20 NKJV “17Now I urge you, brethren, note those who cause divisions and offenses, contrary to the doctrine which you learned, and avoid them. 18For those who are such do not serve our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly, and by smooth words and flattering speech deceive the hearts of the simple. 19For … Continue reading By Smooth Words
Honoring Our Women in Ministry
Romans 16:1-5 NKJV “1 I commend to you Phoebe our sister, who is a servant of the church in Cenchrea, 2that you may receive her in the Lord in a manner worthy of the saints, and assist her in whatever business she has need of you; for indeed she has been a helper of many … Continue reading Honoring Our Women in Ministry
Cast Off the Works of Darkness
Romans 13:11-14 NKJV “11And do this, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep; for now our salvation is nearer than when we first believed. 12The night is far spent, the day is at hand. Therefore let us cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on … Continue reading Cast Off the Works of Darkness
Loving One Another
Romans 13:8-10 NKJV Owe no one anything except to love one another, for he who loves another has fulfilled the law. 9For the commandments, “You shall not commit adultery,” “You shall not murder,” “You shall not steal,” “You shall not bear false witness,” “You shall not covet,” and if there is any other commandment, are … Continue reading Loving One Another
Behave Like You Love Jesus
Romans 12:9-13 NKJV “9Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good. 10Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another; 11not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord; 12rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer; 13distributing to … Continue reading Behave Like You Love Jesus
Let Us Use Them
Romans 12:3-8 NKJV “For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith. 4For as we have many members in one body, but … Continue reading Let Us Use Them
Run With It 