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1 Corinthians 13:8-12 (that which is perfect), Part 3 (“face to face”)
On the other hand, as clear as it seems to be that Paul is looking ahead to the Second Coming, Paul’s language leaves us to wonder what he means when he writes, (1Co 13:13 ESV) So now faith, hope, and love … Continue reading
1 Corinthians 13:8-12 (that which is perfect), Part 2 (miracles)
When Alexander Campbell wrote and preached in the early 1800s, he struggled against teachings of the Society of Friends (Quakers) and similar denominations that taught that the Spirit presently inspired believers at the same level as scripture. As a result, … Continue reading
1 Corinthians 13:8-12 (that which is perfect), Part 1 (the Second Coming)
(1Co 13:8 ESV) Love never ends. As for prophecies, they will pass away; as for tongues, they will cease; as for knowledge, it will pass away. N. T. Wright gives the context, in particular, the fact that Paul now looks … Continue reading
1 Corinthians 13:5b-7 (Love is …)
Insist on its own way Gormon’s study of Paul’s ethic concludes that love “seeks the good, the advantage, the edification of others. It is characterized by regard for them. Love, according to the apostle, is the dynamic, creative endeavor of … Continue reading
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Final Final Post on Inerrancy up at Wineskins
Just posted the final installment on inerrancy (morning espresso). I thought I was finished, but I wasn’t. You might find this one interesting. (It’s Jerry Starling’s fault, if you must know. He asked a question in the comments, which prompted … Continue reading
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1 Corinthians 13:4-5a (Love is …)
(1Co 13:4-7 ESV) Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant 5 or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; 6 it does not rejoice … Continue reading
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1 Corinthians 12:29-13:3 (A more excellent way)
(1Co 12:29-30 ESV) 29 Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles? 30 Do all possess gifts of healing? Do all speak with tongues? Do all interpret? These rhetorical questions all anticipate an answer of … Continue reading
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1 Corinthians 12:27-28 (spiritual gifts)
(1Co 12:27-28 ESV) Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it. 28 And God has appointed in the church first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healing, helping, administrating, and various kinds … Continue reading
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1 Corinthians 12:14-26 (unity in diversity)
Paul next offers a powerful metaphor — a comparison of a congregation to a human body, indeed, the body of Christ — (1Co 12:14-17 ESV) For the body does not consist of one member but of many. 15 If the … Continue reading
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Second Post Up at Wineskins on Inerrancy
Just posted the second of a five-part series on inerrancy over at Wineskins.
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